Anthem – Questions and Answers Already Passed

Anthem – Questions and Answers Already Passed What name does Equality 7-2521 give Liberty 5-3000? the Golden One What name does Liberty 5-3000 initially give Equality 7-2521? the Unconquered What job does the Council of Vocations assign to Equality 7-2521 and why was he assigned this job? street sweeper; Equality 7-2521 was much smarter than his brothers and he was very interested in learning (especially science). Although he wanted to become a scholar, his life mandate was street sweeper because the Council believed that it was a job where he could not interfere with the society or change it in any way (like International 4-8818 who wanted to and had the skills to become an artist). They thought that the menial job would discourage his intellect. Supposedly how long ago was the candle invented? 100 years ago What is the "Unspeakable Word"? I What does Equality 7-2521 research while in the tunnel? electricity Which Street Sweeper is too dull-witted to feel the oppression of collectivism? Union 5-3992 Who is the head of the World Council of Scholars? Collective 0-0009 What does Equality 7-2521 secretly name the Transgressor of the Unspeakable Word? the Saint of the Pyre During what activity does Equality 7-2521 escape to the tunnels? City Theatre At what age do men join the Home of the Useless? 40 What is the last word in the story? Ego How does Equality 7-2521 escape the Palace of Corrective Detention? He walks out the door uncontested. What does Equality 7-2521 change his name to? Why does he change his name to this? Prometheus; because Prometheus brought light to man Why did Equality 7-2521 change his name? to gain individuality What does the Golden One say to Equality 7-2521 after he discovers "I"? I love you. Why does Equality 7-2521 protect his glass box? because he is proud of his creation What occupation does the Golden One have? peasant For how long does Equality 7-2521 remain in the Palace of Corrective Detention? 30 days Who is Equality 7-2521's first friend? International 4-8818 Who tortures Equality 7-2521 in the Palace of Corrective Detention? judges What color is the light of the glass box? red What crime does Equality 7-2521 not commit: theft, obstruction of justice, assault, or secret-keeping? assault What ended the Unmentionable Times? the Great Rebirth What color are the walls of the Home of the Students? white Where does Equality 7-2521 converse with the Golden One? at the hedge What age is the Golden One? 17 Why is Equality 7-2521 pleased at the Golden One's age? She has not entered the Palace of Mating. What does the Golden One offer to Equality 7-2521? water Who is International 4-8818? Equality 7-2521's best friend Where does Equality 7-2521 write in the beginning of the story? in a tunnel Why does Equality get sent to the Palace of Corrective Detention? He refused to tell the Home Council where he was one night. How is Equality 7-2521 punished in the Palace of Corrective Detention? lashes Why do the members of the World Council of Scholars reject the light bulb? They are afraid of it; he creates it alone; he is not a scholar; it would upset the Department of Candles Why does Equality 7-2521 decide to offer the World Council of Scholars the light bulb? He wants to help his brothers. The "evil ones" were ______ free to make their own decisions Why does the Golden One refer to Equality as "The Unconquered"? He is unlike the others and free to make his own decisions. The futuristic setting of Anthem is a _____ dystopia What does the World Council do? controls individuals' lives What is the curse Equality was born with? curiosity What is an ego? sense of self Why is it significant that Equality finds joy in hunting birds? He feels in control of his own life, well-being, and livelihood. Where does Equality 7-2521 meet the Golden One? in a field The first time they meet, what does Equality 7-2521 say to the Golden One? nothing What does Equality 7-2521 believe is the most important concept known to man? Ego Why does Equality 7-2521 break out of the Palace of Corrective Detention? The World Council is meeting. When does the story take place? not specified Where does the story take place? not specified How does Equality 7-2521 escape the Palace of Corrective detention? He kicks the door down. What is the name of Ayn Rand's philosophy? objectivism Why don't the students talk to one another? They are afraid that the others might not agree with what they say. Who build the house in which Equality 7-2521 and the Golden One live at the end of the novella? men from the Unmentionable Times How does Equality 7-2521 discover electricity? while dissecting a frog hanging on a copper wire Of whom does Equality 7-2521 consider himself a disciple? the Transgressor of the Unspeakable Word Where does Equality 7-2521 go when he is exiled? the forest What is the most evil word in the language? (according to Rand) we How was the previous society destroyed? they accepted the new philosophy/religion (the "We") and rejected reason, egoism, individualism, and freedom. Why does Equality change his name? He wants individuality Why does the Golden One refer to Equality as "The Unconquered"? He is unlike others and free to make his own decisions With which statement would Ayn Rand most likely agree? One must be true to himself The World Council... controls individuals' lives Which of the following is not one of Equality's transgressions? violence the Scholars What is an ego? Sense of self (I) What is the curse that Equality is born with? his illegal quest for knowledge, curiosity Why do the scholars reject Equality's discovery? he creates it alone; he is not a scholar; it would upset the the Department of Candles What does the Golden One find most appealing about Equality? his unbroken, free spirit