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Why have Connor's parents decided to unwind him?
He is a rebellious person and fights a lot.
How does Connor find out he is going to be unwound?
He gets into his father's desk and finds tickets for a vacation and then his unwinding papers.
What is the setting of Unwind?
In the future.
Where does Risa live?
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What is Risa's talent?
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Why does the state decide to have Risa unwound?
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What is a tithe as it refers to Unwind?
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Why is Lev honored with a huge party?
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Why is Pastor Dan so important to Lev?
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How is Lev taken prisoner?
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Who is 'the boy in white'?
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Who is 'the girl who stops fighting' and agrees to work with Connor?
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What brought Connor, Risa, and Lev together?
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Who is Officer J.T. Nelson?
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How is the officer tricked while looking for the AWOL unwind?
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How does Lev decide to trick his 'kidnappers'?
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What is Lev's response to Connor's question, 'So, what is it like… knowing your whole life you're going to be sacrificed?'
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Please tell me about Humphrey Dunfee.
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How does Lev convince Connor and Risa to unite them?
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Why does Risa continue her argument with Connor?
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What does Risa finally realize about Connor?
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What does Connor reveal about the 'argument'?
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Connor and his girlfriend run away together.
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Connor's cell phone gives away his position to the Juvey-cops.
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After Risa's recital, a tribunal decides that she has not reached her potential and is to be unwound.
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The tithing party is to celebrate Lev's 13th and last birthday.
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Connor goes back for Lev because he still feels the need for a hostage to cover up his escape.
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Connor and Risa are unwinds for the same basic reason: no one wants to invest any more time or money into them.
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Kids at school ridiculed and picked on Lev for being a tithe.
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In the woods, the three fugitives make an alliance and decide to trust each other completely.
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Study Notes
Main Characters
- Connor: A rebellious teen facing unwinding due to his defiant behavior; discovers the plan against him through his father's desk.
- Risa: A talented piano player living in Ohio State Home 23; deemed to have reached her potential by the state, leading to her unwinding.
- Lev: The tenth child in his family; celebrated with a party for being a tithe, he grapples with the concept of sacrifice.
Setting
- The story unfolds in a dystopian future where unwinding—the process of harvesting organs from living teenagers—is practiced.
Key Themes
- Unwinding: A solution for rebellion and overpopulation; involves sending children, especially those deemed unfit, to be disassembled for organ donation.
- Tithing: The cultural and societal implications of a family sending their tenth child to be unwound, raising ethics and morality discussions.
Events and Plot Points
- The trio of Connor, Risa, and Lev comes together after a car wreck, escaping a fate of unwinding.
- Connor tricks Officer J.T. Nelson while Risa feigns injury, showcasing their quick thinking to evade capture.
- Tensions arise as trust issues linger among the three, culminating in a realization of their shared plight.
Critical Conflicts
- The struggle for identity and purpose amidst impending unwinding is a central conflict, as seen in Lev's acceptance of his fate and Connor's fight against it.
- Arguments between Connor and Risa highlight their differing perspectives on survival and worthiness.
Important Facts
- Officer J.T. Nelson: A seasoned juvenile officer with a deep disdain for unwinds and a determination to uphold the law.
- Lev's philosophical acceptance of his fate reflects a broader commentary on purpose and sacrifice within the society depicted.
Misconceptions Clarified
- Connor does not run away with his girlfriend; he is abandoned as he grapples with being unwound.
- Risa's talent does not prevent her unwinding, a false assumption that highlights the arbitrary nature of the selection process.
- The tithing party celebrates Lev's last birthday, reinforcing the somber reality of his fate as a tithe.
True or False Facts
- Connor and Risa share similar experiences of being unwanted, leading to unwinding.
- Lev faces ridicule for being a tithe, emphasizing societal stigma within their world.
- The alliance formed in the woods is tenuous, indicating underlying mistrust even in dire situations.
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Explore the main characters, themes, and setting of the dystopian novel 'Unwind'. This quiz dives into the lives of Connor, Risa, and Lev as they confront the harrowing reality of unwinding and the moral dilemmas it presents. Test your knowledge on the key events that shape their journey and the societal implications of their world.
