Anthem Review Actual Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
What are the ways that Equality 7-2521 is different from everyone else - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Taller, learns quicker, fought with brothers and punished, superior intellect,
punished more, preferred work over lessons, didn't listen to history, liked science, wished to
learn, and asked many questions.
Why is the average lifespan only 45 years of age? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Older people
have no point in living, they are bored, miserable, and lack stimulation and happiness. They
also do not have any family to live for.
Why does the council of vocations assign Equality 7-2521 the job of a street sweeper? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Teachers warned them that he was a troublemaker and assigned
him as a street sweeper to keep him in line.
Does the novel take place in the past, present, or future? How do you know? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Future, it is described in the Unmentionable Times.
Why do the teachers of Equality 7-2521 disapprove of his quick mind? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- He is smarter than his teachers and grasps things quickly. This is considered a
sin.
At this point, does Equality 7-2521 accept his society's teachings? If so, why doesn't he feel
shame or remorse after committing a crime? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- He has a desire to
learn, and enjoys learning. Therefore, he has no guilt and is willing to be punished for trying
new things.
Equality 7-2521 frequently mentions a "curse". What do you think his "curse" is? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Curiosity
What character traits are revealed about Liberty 5-3000 on pages 38 and 39? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- She seems fearless and cocky, comes off as a very stubborn and arrogant girl.
, List 3 examples of how this society tries to wipe out each individual's mind (and self) by
limiting personal choices, desires, and values. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Dare not to speak
of personal thoughts, all must be happy, no choice of mate.
Contrast Equality 7-2521 with the rest of the men living in this society on pg 46. How is he
different? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Equality 7-2521 is not following the rules and is off
learning and exploring when he isn't supposed to. The others are following rules. The others
also have a lot of fear, while Equality 7-2521 does not.
Explain why fear is the most prevalent emotion in this society. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
The society is built on fear, and they fear they may be punished if they do not go along with
it. They do not want to be punished for doing sin or bad.
What word is Equality 7-2521 trying to capture on pg 49? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- I
Why is mentioning this word the only crime punishable by death in this society? How does
the word contradict the ideals of this society? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- If one sees
himself as an individual, the society will fall apart and elders cannot risk that possibility.
What does Equality 7-2521 discover in this chapter (3) and why is it so important? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- He discovers electricity. This is important because he realizes that
people can know more and possess more wisdom than the scholars. This goes against
everything he has learned.
Why is Equality 7-2521 frustrated with the Council of Scholar's beliefs? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- He believes he should not be punished over such wonderful discoveries.
Why does Equality 7-2521 fight against the Council of Scholars? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- He thinks he deserves joy and happiness, and should not be punished based
on his actions.
What name does Liberty 5-3000 choose for Equality 7-2521 and why is it appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The Unconquered because he has not been forced into the mold
of thought and behavior like Liberty has.
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What are the ways that Equality 7-2521 is different from everyone else - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Taller, learns quicker, fought with brothers and punished, superior intellect,
punished more, preferred work over lessons, didn't listen to history, liked science, wished to
learn, and asked many questions.
Why is the average lifespan only 45 years of age? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Older people
have no point in living, they are bored, miserable, and lack stimulation and happiness. They
also do not have any family to live for.
Why does the council of vocations assign Equality 7-2521 the job of a street sweeper? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Teachers warned them that he was a troublemaker and assigned
him as a street sweeper to keep him in line.
Does the novel take place in the past, present, or future? How do you know? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Future, it is described in the Unmentionable Times.
Why do the teachers of Equality 7-2521 disapprove of his quick mind? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- He is smarter than his teachers and grasps things quickly. This is considered a
sin.
At this point, does Equality 7-2521 accept his society's teachings? If so, why doesn't he feel
shame or remorse after committing a crime? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- He has a desire to
learn, and enjoys learning. Therefore, he has no guilt and is willing to be punished for trying
new things.
Equality 7-2521 frequently mentions a "curse". What do you think his "curse" is? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Curiosity
What character traits are revealed about Liberty 5-3000 on pages 38 and 39? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- She seems fearless and cocky, comes off as a very stubborn and arrogant girl.
, List 3 examples of how this society tries to wipe out each individual's mind (and self) by
limiting personal choices, desires, and values. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Dare not to speak
of personal thoughts, all must be happy, no choice of mate.
Contrast Equality 7-2521 with the rest of the men living in this society on pg 46. How is he
different? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Equality 7-2521 is not following the rules and is off
learning and exploring when he isn't supposed to. The others are following rules. The others
also have a lot of fear, while Equality 7-2521 does not.
Explain why fear is the most prevalent emotion in this society. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
The society is built on fear, and they fear they may be punished if they do not go along with
it. They do not want to be punished for doing sin or bad.
What word is Equality 7-2521 trying to capture on pg 49? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- I
Why is mentioning this word the only crime punishable by death in this society? How does
the word contradict the ideals of this society? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- If one sees
himself as an individual, the society will fall apart and elders cannot risk that possibility.
What does Equality 7-2521 discover in this chapter (3) and why is it so important? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- He discovers electricity. This is important because he realizes that
people can know more and possess more wisdom than the scholars. This goes against
everything he has learned.
Why is Equality 7-2521 frustrated with the Council of Scholar's beliefs? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- He believes he should not be punished over such wonderful discoveries.
Why does Equality 7-2521 fight against the Council of Scholars? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- He thinks he deserves joy and happiness, and should not be punished based
on his actions.
What name does Liberty 5-3000 choose for Equality 7-2521 and why is it appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The Unconquered because he has not been forced into the mold
of thought and behavior like Liberty has.
