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Questions and Answers
Who is the protagonist and scythe apprentice who falls in love with Rowan?
Who is the protagonist and scythe apprentice who falls in love with Rowan?
- Rowan Damisch
- Scythe Faraday
- Citra Terranova (correct)
- Scythe Goddard
Who is Rowan Damisch's mentor?
Who is Rowan Damisch's mentor?
Scythe Goddard
Scythe Faraday fakes his own suicide.
Scythe Faraday fakes his own suicide.
True (A)
What is Scythe Goddard's personality like?
What is Scythe Goddard's personality like?
What nickname is given to Scythe Currie?
What nickname is given to Scythe Currie?
What corruption does High Blade Xenocrates engage in?
What corruption does High Blade Xenocrates engage in?
Who is Esme in relation to High Blade Xenocrates?
Who is Esme in relation to High Blade Xenocrates?
What activity does Tyger Salazar enjoy?
What activity does Tyger Salazar enjoy?
What is Citra's younger brother's name?
What is Citra's younger brother's name?
Citra pushed Rhonda in front of a ______.
Citra pushed Rhonda in front of a ______.
Who held Kohl Whitlock's hand when he was gleaned?
Who held Kohl Whitlock's hand when he was gleaned?
Who blames Rowan for Kohl's gleaning?
Who blames Rowan for Kohl's gleaning?
Study Notes
Character Overview
- Citra Terranova: Protagonist and scythe apprentice; develops a romantic relationship with Rowan Damisch.
- Rowan Damisch: Protagonist and scythe apprentice; trained by the morally corrupt Scythe Goddard.
Scythes and Their Roles
- Scythe Faraday: A principled scythe who seeks to protect his apprentices; stages his own death to shield them.
- Scythe Goddard: A sadistic and immoral scythe who revels in killing; embodies the darker side of scythe ideals.
- Scythe Currie: Known as the Grande Dame of Death; mentors Citra following Scythe Faraday's perceived demise.
- High Blade Xenocrates: A corrupt scythe who ignores Goddard's actions to safeguard the secret of his daughter, Esme.
Family Connections
- Esme: High Blade Xenocrates’ illegitimate daughter, entwining personal and political stakes.
- Ben: Citra's younger brother, reflecting the familial bonds affected by the scythe system.
Supporting Characters
- Tyger Salazar: Rowan’s best friend, known for engaging in reckless behavior termed "splatting."
- Rhonda Flowers: A childhood peer of Citra; their past includes a traumatic incident where Citra pushed Rhonda into traffic.
- Kohl Whitlock: A schoolmate gleaned by Scythe Faraday with Rowan present, highlighting the harsh realities of their world.
- Marah Paulik: Kohl's girlfriend who holds Rowan responsible for Kohl's death, creating emotional conflict.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the characters from the book 'Scythe' by Neal Shusterman. This quiz features key figures like Citra, Rowan, and Scythe Faraday. Challenge yourself on their roles and relationships within the story.
