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The Kelkale Examination

The Kelkale Examination (KelQuiz for short) tests knowledge related to Kelkale. This one is the 1000th time it's been held.

2 scenes, 70 lines

1. Scene 1

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Without Nona, you can't advance "The Kelkale Examination."

Elderly Man

You there, boy.

Aldo

Huh? Me?

Elderly Man

Any interest in KelQuiz?

Aldo

I-in what?

Elderly Man

The Kelkale Examination. KelQuiz for short. Tests all kinds of knowledge about Kelkale. Since this is the 1000th quiz, we're waiving all registration costs and entry restrictions.

Aldo

That does sound interesting... But I don't know a lot about Kelkale, so I'll have to pass. Sorry.

Elderly Man

Today only, you can take the quiz as many times as you like. And you can join with a partner.

Aldo

Wow, when you said you were waiving the restrictions, you really meant ALL the restrictions, huh...

Hm...maybe if I entered with Claude, we could actually have a shot?

Claude

Let us not be careless, Aldo. We've been reading the books, but there are many books we have yet to see in the library in my time.

If I am to participate, I will not accept any risk of failure. We will get a perfect score in one attempt.

Fortunately, we can enter whenever we wish. For now, let us turn our efforts to studying!

2. Scene 2

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Without Nona, you can't advance "The Kelkale Examination."

Aldo

We're here for the quiz.

Elderly Man

Then let the 1000th Kelkale Examination... BEGIN!

Your choice

Montmorillonite

Maple

The ABCs of cooking

Gator Pear

The Divine Manju is the soul food of every Kelkale citizen. What is the secret to its signature taste?

Claude

Are you just choosing that because it's fun to say? Montmorillonite is a volcanic mineral, not a food.

Incidentally, due to its absorptive qualities, Montmorillonite is often included in facial scrubs.

That's an ingredient for Seiro manju.

Aldo, "the ABCs of cooking" refers to basic seasonings used in a wide variety of dishes.

Ah, of course! Nothing but Gator Pear could impart that mellow sweetness and rich, soft yield!

Your choice

Young and old

Sturdy youngsters

Brawny knights

Chosen royalty

Kelisthenics is a beautiful art. Who may participate in them?

Claude

Correct! Anyone may do Kelisthenics whenever they so wish! That is its beauty! Truly an art for all peoples!

You aren't entirely wrong, but Kelisthenics was developed to promote health to all, not simply the young.

Our proud knights could surely perform Kelisthenics for twenty hours straight. But no, that's wrong.

The royal chambers of Kelkale are open to one and all. We would never monopolize such a beautiful art.

Your choice

No contact at all

Currently at war

Hostile relations

Always BFFs

Before 500 years of peace, our diplomatic relationship with neighboring Magnolia was:

Claude

I see. You are the type to answer immediately without reading all the possible answers.

Open warfare is not traditionally considered diplomatic relations. You should learn this.

We are at peace now, yes, but it was not always the case. Neighbors always find some causes to fight.

You are a dreamer, I see. It would be nice if such had been the case, but reality is cruel.

Your choice

Equal to geothermal

Half of artificial prisma

400% of hydropower

800% of wind power

The cornerstone of Kelkale. Its power yield is:

Claude

Geothermal energy provides a stable energy flow, but its output is not that high.

Even with our technology, we are unable to reach the heights of artificial prisma. Such is the issue.

Unfortunately, no. Water is scarce in these polluted lands, but it does provide more power than that.

Wind power may be unstable, but the winds blow here year-round. You underestimate the breath of Kelkale.

Your choice

Unbroken history

The magic barrier

The transformer

Kelkale Palace

What is the most precious thing in all of the Kingdom of Kelkale?

Aldo

Hmm, all of these are important. But I guess the MOST important would be... This one?

Claude

(This question...could it be?)

Elderly Man

Is that your final answer? (These boys did well, but this is as far as they go, I suppose...)

Claude

A moment, good sir. All of these things are vital, but none of them is the most important thing. Thus, every answer is wrong.

My answer is: the people! Without its people, the Kingdom is nothing, no matter what else it has.

...Am I wrong?

Aldo

Huh? But that's not...

Elderly Man

Excellent!!

The Kelkale Examination is now over. Here are your certificates of completion.

Aldo

...Wasn't that kind of unfair?

Elderly Man

Ho ho ho! And look at this! We have the very first perfect score since the Quiz began!

Obtained Kelkale Medal!