ANTHEM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Burnt at the stake for saying the Unspeakable Word - Answers- St. of the Pyre
Very slow, mentally challenged Street Sweeper - Answers- Union 5-3992
The Unspeakable Word - Answers- "Ego"
The Golden One - Answers- Liberty 5-3000
Street Sweeper, friend to the narrator, likes to draw - Answers- International 4-8818
Equality's Sacred Word - Answers- "I"
Strong, tall young man - loves the science of things - Answers- Equality 7-2521
Why would the Golden One rather be "damned" with Equality than "blessed" with her
brothers? - Answers- She knew that Equality still had individuality and curiousness in
him, and she would rather live like that knowing it is a "sin" than to stay silent and fearful
the rest of her life with the others, although that would be the safest option.
What declaration of emotion does Liberty make to Equality when they first arrive in the
forest and why does she have difficulty expressing herself? - Answers- She that she,
who is one and only, loves Equality, who is one and only. She was having difficulty
saying that because she was looking for the word "I" (to express her feelings) but didn't
know the word at the time.
Apathy means indifference. Someone who is apathetic does not care about what is
happening around him or her. Cite two examples of indifference in Equality's society. -
Answers- - Those living in the Home of the Old, who watch the world go by without a
second thought, sometimes without even a word.
- The Council, they know some people are better fit for particular jobs (and thereby
better the society), but instead they assign different jobs, so no one gets better and
nothing changes
Describe the mating ritual in this society and Equality's viewpoint of it - Answers- Once
a year males over 20 and females over 18 go to the place of Mating and are paired with
someone in order to conceive a child. When the child is born they are taken away and
the parents have no more connection with each other or the child. Equality thinks its
horrible and unfair to everyone involved, and wants no part of it.
Equality escapes with great ease from the Palace of Corrective Detention. How is he
able to do this so easily? - Answers- Because everyone is so fearful, no laws are ever
, broken, meaning the jail wouldn't require upkeep, so the locks, bars, and doors were
either rusted or old, and easy to overpower.
Why are the three hours of social recreation time actually ironic? - Answers- The
recreation isn't actually social, it's more like a propaganda rally. They don't truly interact,
it's just a way of convincing them that everything is normal.
Life cycle of the average citizen in Anthem from life to death - Answers- - Home of the
Infants
- Home of the Students
- Assigned Life Mandate (Vocation)
- Home of the (Vocation)
- Home of the Useless
What does "light symbolize in Anthem? Explain - Answers- It symbolizes knowledge,
which gives a possibility for freedom and a brighter future. They are ignorant of their
restricted lives and living in darkness, but the light of knowledge is a way to escape.
What does the "Uncharted Forest" symbolize in Anthem? Explain - Answers- It
symbolizes freedom. It appears scary and useless, but going through it actually breaks
the bond between the individual and their society.
Why is Equality initially pleased with his Life Mandate, Street Sweeper? - Answers- He
feels as if working a job he doesn't want will make up for his past transgressions
Explain the significance of Equality's names in relation to his personal character
development - Answers- Equality 7-2521 - His name is a symbol of being part of
something, just another part of a unit of people working as one
Unconquered - It shows that he hasn't lost his curiosity or passion and succumbed to
the fearful society he lives in
Prometheus - His name separates him from his brothers since Prometheus was a god,
and signifies his individuality, and the fact that he has his own purpose
Of all the emotions possible to man, Equality says that fear is the most prevalent
emotion in this society. Why? - Answers- Everyone else has given into the role they
were assigned, and lived in a quiet fear that that's how it will always be, and they don't
have the courage to even wonder what it would be like if things were different.
True or False: Sleeping halls are bare of all things save 100 beds - Answers- True
True or False: Equality looks forward to evening theatre time because the visiting
leaders give interesting speeches - Answers- False
True or False: Liberty names Equality the Forbidden One - Answers- False
Burnt at the stake for saying the Unspeakable Word - Answers- St. of the Pyre
Very slow, mentally challenged Street Sweeper - Answers- Union 5-3992
The Unspeakable Word - Answers- "Ego"
The Golden One - Answers- Liberty 5-3000
Street Sweeper, friend to the narrator, likes to draw - Answers- International 4-8818
Equality's Sacred Word - Answers- "I"
Strong, tall young man - loves the science of things - Answers- Equality 7-2521
Why would the Golden One rather be "damned" with Equality than "blessed" with her
brothers? - Answers- She knew that Equality still had individuality and curiousness in
him, and she would rather live like that knowing it is a "sin" than to stay silent and fearful
the rest of her life with the others, although that would be the safest option.
What declaration of emotion does Liberty make to Equality when they first arrive in the
forest and why does she have difficulty expressing herself? - Answers- She that she,
who is one and only, loves Equality, who is one and only. She was having difficulty
saying that because she was looking for the word "I" (to express her feelings) but didn't
know the word at the time.
Apathy means indifference. Someone who is apathetic does not care about what is
happening around him or her. Cite two examples of indifference in Equality's society. -
Answers- - Those living in the Home of the Old, who watch the world go by without a
second thought, sometimes without even a word.
- The Council, they know some people are better fit for particular jobs (and thereby
better the society), but instead they assign different jobs, so no one gets better and
nothing changes
Describe the mating ritual in this society and Equality's viewpoint of it - Answers- Once
a year males over 20 and females over 18 go to the place of Mating and are paired with
someone in order to conceive a child. When the child is born they are taken away and
the parents have no more connection with each other or the child. Equality thinks its
horrible and unfair to everyone involved, and wants no part of it.
Equality escapes with great ease from the Palace of Corrective Detention. How is he
able to do this so easily? - Answers- Because everyone is so fearful, no laws are ever
, broken, meaning the jail wouldn't require upkeep, so the locks, bars, and doors were
either rusted or old, and easy to overpower.
Why are the three hours of social recreation time actually ironic? - Answers- The
recreation isn't actually social, it's more like a propaganda rally. They don't truly interact,
it's just a way of convincing them that everything is normal.
Life cycle of the average citizen in Anthem from life to death - Answers- - Home of the
Infants
- Home of the Students
- Assigned Life Mandate (Vocation)
- Home of the (Vocation)
- Home of the Useless
What does "light symbolize in Anthem? Explain - Answers- It symbolizes knowledge,
which gives a possibility for freedom and a brighter future. They are ignorant of their
restricted lives and living in darkness, but the light of knowledge is a way to escape.
What does the "Uncharted Forest" symbolize in Anthem? Explain - Answers- It
symbolizes freedom. It appears scary and useless, but going through it actually breaks
the bond between the individual and their society.
Why is Equality initially pleased with his Life Mandate, Street Sweeper? - Answers- He
feels as if working a job he doesn't want will make up for his past transgressions
Explain the significance of Equality's names in relation to his personal character
development - Answers- Equality 7-2521 - His name is a symbol of being part of
something, just another part of a unit of people working as one
Unconquered - It shows that he hasn't lost his curiosity or passion and succumbed to
the fearful society he lives in
Prometheus - His name separates him from his brothers since Prometheus was a god,
and signifies his individuality, and the fact that he has his own purpose
Of all the emotions possible to man, Equality says that fear is the most prevalent
emotion in this society. Why? - Answers- Everyone else has given into the role they
were assigned, and lived in a quiet fear that that's how it will always be, and they don't
have the courage to even wonder what it would be like if things were different.
True or False: Sleeping halls are bare of all things save 100 beds - Answers- True
True or False: Equality looks forward to evening theatre time because the visiting
leaders give interesting speeches - Answers- False
True or False: Liberty names Equality the Forbidden One - Answers- False
