The Chrysalis Grade 9 Quiz and Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Describe the narrator's first dream.

Tall buildings, carts pulled without horses, flying fish, flickering lights.

In what period is the story set?

Pre-technology, resembling the 1700s, but further in the future where modern technology is lost due to war.

Describe David and Sophie's meeting and the situation that follows.

David hears Sophie say 'hello' while playing and they slide down a sand dune. It's unusual as he has never seen her before, and she gets her foot stuck between two rocks. He takes her home, promising not to tell anyone about her, realizing later she is a deviation due to her extra toes.

Describe the Waknuk district.

A law-abiding, God-respecting community next to a forest and half-demolished mountain with scattered buildings, fields, and a medieval agricultural society. Signup and view all the answers

Offense is a plant or animal different from parents, a ____ is when a person is not in line with Repentances.

blasphemy Signup and view all the answers

What happens when David tries to message Petra?

He couldn't make contact and received no response. Signup and view all the answers

What does Anne do to show she's serious about marrying a Norm?

Getting engaged, ranting about not waiting, and blocking out others' shape-thoughts. Signup and view all the answers

Why do David and Rosalind have to keep their love secret?

Due to a feud between their families regarding the production of offenses. Signup and view all the answers

What situation prompts David to flee?

Michel informs them that a group is coming to arrest them due to the discovery of the thought-shape group. Signup and view all the answers

What insight into Fringes life and Trib does David's captor share?

Old people are overconfident, and Trib was sent by God to teach them a lesson; the land is healing. Signup and view all the answers

What does Petra learn of Sealand?

Everyone can make thought-shapes, and the ability is highly valued; those without it are considered to be missing something. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Joseph, Gordon, and Sophie?

Joseph is shot by arrows, and Gordon is also shot while trying to protect Sophie. Signup and view all the answers

How do women justify death?

They consider them inferior and believe they must preserve their species as the Fringes people have no life. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dream and Setting

David's first dream features tall buildings, horse-less carts, flying fish, and flickering lights, suggesting a blend of surreal imagery.
The story is set in a PRE-technology era resembling the 1700s, yet it is further in the future, illustrating a society that has regressed technologically due to past wars.

Characters and Relationships

David meets Sophie while playing; their interaction stands out as he has never seen her before in his community, leading to an unusual bond.
Sophie's foot gets stuck, prompting David to help her home and keep her existence a secret due to her being a DEVIATION with extra toes.
Anne expresses her commitment to a Norm through engagement and public declarations, while David and Rosalind must secretly navigate their love due to family feuds over Offenses.

Community and Geography

The Waknuk district presents a half-demolished landscape with scattered buildings and fields, embodying a medieval agricultural society.
Wild Country, located 30 miles south of Waknuk, is a region associated with uncertainty and the consequences of a past nuclear war.

Conflicts and Character Events

Walter Brent died at age 9 from an accident; he is possibly related to David, adding a layer of personal connection to the community's tragedies.
David first experiences Petra's powers during a harvesting incident when she sends him an urgent signal, culminating in a near-drowning event.
David's attempt to message Petra fails, signifying the barriers they face in communicating their thoughts.

Threats and Alliances

Michel informs David that authorities are coming for them due to the discovery of a thought-shape group, escalating tension and prompting David's need to flee.
The group faces ongoing threats, including the hunting and capture of individuals from their community, showcasing the dangers they encounter.

Insights into Sealand and Tribes

The Sealand woman conveys the importance of Petra's powers and the need to protect her, suggesting a broader significance in their society.
In Sealand, thought-shaping is a common and valued ability, and those without it are considered to lack something essential.
David's captor shares insights about the failures of the "Old people," hinting at the consequences of overconfidence leading to strife among the Tribes.

Lifestyle and Tragedy

Sophie leads a harsh life, living in a cave with tattered clothes and basic food, showcasing her struggles and loneliness despite having affection for Gordon.
Tragic events unfold with Joseph, Gordon, and Sophie—shot and harmed in a violent confrontation—emphasizing the brutal survival dynamics at play within their world.

Justifications and Beliefs

The women's rationalization for executing individuals stems from a perceived inferiority of those from the Fringes, highlighting prejudices toward their existence and a drive to preserve their own species.

Description

Test your understanding of 'The Chrysalis' with these chapter questions. This quiz covers key themes, the narrator's dream, and the story's setting. Perfect for reviewing important concepts from the book.

The Chrysalis Chapter Questions