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In a not-so-distant future, the Earth grapples with an overwhelming population crisis, leading to the implementation of "The Thinning." This annual policy mandates a 5% reduction in population across nations, revolving prominently around a standardized test administered to students. Those who fail are met with the grave consequence of execution. However, the system is rigged, as the authorities manipulate test results to favor the privileged, allowing children from affluent families to excel and survive, while the less fortunate face dire fates.