Anthem Review | with 100% 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
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
