ANTHEM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Explain all the ways in which Equality 7-2521 states that he is different from everyone
else. - Answers- He's 6ft tall
He fought with his brothers
Learned quickly
Equality 7-2521 states that it is very unusual for men to reach the age of 45. Offer
several possible explanations as to why the life expectancy is so short in this society. -
Answers- Those deemed not needed are sent to the home of the useless, Poorer living
conditions, Nothing to live for
At this point in the novel, does Equality 7-2521 accept the teachings of his society? If
so, why doesn't he feel shame or remorse when he knows he's committed a crime? -
Answers- He wants to blend in with his brothers
Equality 7-2521 frequently mentions a "curse." What is his "curse"? - Answers-
Curiosity
Re-read the account of Liberty 5-3000 on pages 39-45. What character traits are
revealed in this description? - Answers- Hair is golden and wild
Throws seeds from hands as if they were meant to be a gift.
Eyes dark, hard, glowing free from fear. stubborn fearless arrogant
List 3 examples of how this society tries to wipe out each individual's mind (or self) by
squashing personal choices, desires, and values. (List page numbers.) - Answers- All
have to be happy-46
can't speak their own thoughts-47
can't have friends-30
Explain why fear is the most prevalent emotion in this society. - Answers- Fear is how
the leaders keep the citizens in check, if they do not fear punishment then they will
break rules.
What word is Equality 7-2521 trying to capture on page 51. - Answers- "I"
Why is mentioning this word the only crime punishable by death in this society? How
does this word contradict the ideals of this society? - Answers- The word represents
individualism which goes against the society because they are all supposed to be a
union
What does Equality discover in this chapter? How important is this discovery? -
Answers- Electricity
He realizes that one person can be smarter then multiple combined
Explain all the ways in which Equality 7-2521 states that he is different from everyone
else. - Answers- He's 6ft tall
He fought with his brothers
Learned quickly
Equality 7-2521 states that it is very unusual for men to reach the age of 45. Offer
several possible explanations as to why the life expectancy is so short in this society. -
Answers- Those deemed not needed are sent to the home of the useless, Poorer living
conditions, Nothing to live for
At this point in the novel, does Equality 7-2521 accept the teachings of his society? If
so, why doesn't he feel shame or remorse when he knows he's committed a crime? -
Answers- He wants to blend in with his brothers
Equality 7-2521 frequently mentions a "curse." What is his "curse"? - Answers-
Curiosity
Re-read the account of Liberty 5-3000 on pages 39-45. What character traits are
revealed in this description? - Answers- Hair is golden and wild
Throws seeds from hands as if they were meant to be a gift.
Eyes dark, hard, glowing free from fear. stubborn fearless arrogant
List 3 examples of how this society tries to wipe out each individual's mind (or self) by
squashing personal choices, desires, and values. (List page numbers.) - Answers- All
have to be happy-46
can't speak their own thoughts-47
can't have friends-30
Explain why fear is the most prevalent emotion in this society. - Answers- Fear is how
the leaders keep the citizens in check, if they do not fear punishment then they will
break rules.
What word is Equality 7-2521 trying to capture on page 51. - Answers- "I"
Why is mentioning this word the only crime punishable by death in this society? How
does this word contradict the ideals of this society? - Answers- The word represents
individualism which goes against the society because they are all supposed to be a
union
What does Equality discover in this chapter? How important is this discovery? -
Answers- Electricity
He realizes that one person can be smarter then multiple combined
