2. Why are more gleanings and scythes needed?
(a) People are retiring.
(b) More are not needed.
(c) Baby boomers are aging.
(d) Population has grown.

3. How many Scythe Commandments are there?
(a) 10.
(b) 25.
(c) 15.
(d) 20.

4. How long is an annum?
(a) One week.
(b) Five months.
(c) One year.
(d) Five years.

5. Who will Rowan begin solo training with?
(a) Daria Lam.
(b) Scythe Goddard.
(c) Dame Grant.
(d) His sister.

6. What does Scythe Faraday claim is the reason for his visit at the beginning of the book?
(a) Vacation.
(b) Investigation.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Dinner.

7. What is Scythe Faraday's actual age?
(a) 280.
(b) 820.
(c) 180.
(d) 120.

8. What kind of robes do the scythes on the plane wear?
(a) Gem-covered.
(b) Bangled.
(c) See-through.
(d) Black.

9. What color are Citra and Rowan's armbands?
(a) Fluorescent pink.
(b) Bright green.
(c) Deep purple.
(d) Dark brown.

10. Why does Scythe Faraday chose Citra and Rowan?
(a) Strong and flexible.
(b) They volunteer.
(c) Voracious appetites.
(d) High moral fiber.

11. What do the scythes do to the plane passengers?
(a) Glean every person.
(b) Glean only the pilot.
(c) Let them go.
(d) Grant them wishes.

12. What are scythes forbidden to do with the Thunderhead?
(a) Play chess.
(b) Hack it.
(c) Ask for help.
(d) Activate it.

13. What month is it when the book begins?
(a) May.
(b) November.
(c) February.
(d) August.

14. What does Scythe Goddard think should be a requirement for scythes?
(a) Sacrifice.
(b) Tattoos.
(c) Enjoy killing.
(d) Be glamorous.

15. What no longer mattered after death was conquered?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Reproduction.
(c) Rights.
(d) Passing of time.