Anthem Chapter 1 Quiz Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the narrator feel is a sin?

To think words no others think and to put them down on paper no others are to see.

What is the narrator's name?

Equality 7-2521.

Describe the narrator (Give at least 3 features).

21 years old, 6 feet tall, driven to think thoughts that are forbidden.

What words does the narrator repeat to himself when he feels tempted?

'We are one in all and all in one. There are no men but only the great WE, one, indivisible and forever'. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the narrator's school experience.

There were 10 Ward's for 10 years of learning, and he was often lashed. He thought that school was too easy and it was a sin to be smart. Signup and view all the answers

What two new inventions have the Home of Scholars created?

How to make candles from wax and string, and how to make glass to put in their windows. Signup and view all the answers

What profession is Equality 7-2521 assigned? How does he react to his assigned job? Why?

Street sweeper; he was happy because he felt it was a way to erase his sin against himself. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when people are 40?

People are sent to the Home of the Useless where the old ones live. Signup and view all the answers

What do International 4-8818 and Equality 7-2521 find when they go to gather their scattered rags?

They discovered an iron bar among the weeds and found an iron grill over a black hole. Signup and view all the answers

What did International 4-8818 want to do about their discovery? What did they end up doing?

They wanted to report to the council but decided not to tell anyone. Signup and view all the answers

How does Equality 7-2521 feel about what he has done?

He feels very surprised, has no shame or regret, and feels peace. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Liberty 5-3000? What is Liberty 5-3000's occupation?

Liberty 5-3000 is a woman Equality 7-2521 is very interested in, who works on the edge of the city. Signup and view all the answers

Describe what Liberty 5-3000 looks like (give 3 features).

Her hair was golden, eyes were dark and glowing, and her body was straight and thin. Signup and view all the answers

How do Liberty 5-3000 and Equality 7-2521 greet each other so the others do not realize they are communicating?

They greeted each other with their eyes. Signup and view all the answers

What name does Equality give Liberty 5-3000 in his mind?

The Golden One. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how this society brings children into the world. Has Equality 7-2521 ever taken part? How does he feel about this practice?

Children are born every winter and parents never see them; Equality has taken part twice but thinks it is a shameful matter. Signup and view all the answers

Name two topics covered in Equality 7-2521 and Liberty 5-3000's first conversation with each other.

How street sweepers stay in one place and Equality's eyes. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Equality 7-2521 think about the Palace of Mating when he learns that Liberty 5-3000 is 17 years old? Be specific.

He is attracted to her and wants to mate with her but feels upset because she is too young. Signup and view all the answers

What does Equality 7-2521 notice about the appearance of his fellow street sweepers when he is getting ready for bed? Does their appearance suggest that they are happy or unhappy living for their brother men?

He notices their heads are bowed, eyes dull, and shoulders hunched, which shows they are unhappy. Signup and view all the answers

What does Equality 7-2521 know about the Uncharted Forest?

Men are never supposed to enter it, and there is a rumor that those who do do not return. Signup and view all the answers

What happened on the Dawn of the Great Rebirth?

Great fires raged over the land, and in these fires, the Evil Ones were burned. Signup and view all the answers

What was the crime of the man Equality 7-2521 witnessed being publicly burned? What connection did they have?

The man's crime was speaking the unwritten word; the connection was that the Transgressor looked directly at them. Signup and view all the answers

What new power of nature has Equality 7-2521 discovered? How does he discover it?

The new power was electricity; he discovered it because of a dead frog still moving its leg. Signup and view all the answers

How does he feel about the Scholars in this chapter?

He feels that the Scholars are blind. Signup and view all the answers

What name does Liberty 5-3000 (The Golden One) give Equality 7-2521?

The Unconquered. Signup and view all the answers

What action made Equality 7-2521 afraid because he did not understand it?

He was afraid because he kissed their hands. Signup and view all the answers

What new power of nature has Equality 7-2521 discovered? How does he discover it in Chapter 5?

He created light/the light bulb by putting bulbs into the Home of the Scholars. Signup and view all the answers

What does Equality wonder about at the end of Chapter 5?

He wonders what he looks like. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Equality 7-2521 get sent to the Palace of Corrective Detention? What do they do to him there?

Because he wouldn't tell where he had been; they tore off his clothes, tied him, and lashed him. Signup and view all the answers

How does he escape?

He lunges against the door, busts it open, lights a candle, and finds his way out. Signup and view all the answers

How does the World Council of Scholars react to Equality 7-2521's discovery when he shares it?

They are scared and told him he was defying all of the laws and rules. Signup and view all the answers

What do they want to do to him and the light he created? Why do they decide to do this?

They want him to destroy the light and want him to be burned at the stake because they feel it will wreck their plans. Signup and view all the answers

How does Equality 7-2521 feel on his first day as one of the 'Damned'?

He felt free and was able to do whatever he wanted. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Liberty 5-3000 follow Equality 7-2521 into the forest? Does he send her away?

She follows him because she wants to be with him and he doesn't send her away. Signup and view all the answers

What do they begin to doubt as they live in the forest together?

They begin to wonder if solitude is actually saving them from corruption. Signup and view all the answers

What word does Liberty 5-3000 struggle to say at the end of the chapter?

She struggles to say that she loves him. Signup and view all the answers

Name 3 things that the couple discovered inside the house. Why are these things strange to them?

They discovered two beds, clothes of all colors, and many books; these are strange as they are used to many sleeping in one room, only white clothing, and few books. Signup and view all the answers

What word does Equality 7-2521 now understand? What does it mean to him?

'I'; it means joy, peace, and pride to him. Signup and view all the answers

What name does Equality 7-2521 choose for himself? Why?

He chooses the name Prometheus because he brought light to men and suffered for it. Signup and view all the answers

What name does he choose for Liberty 5-3000? Why?

He chooses the name Gaea because she is to be the mother of a new kind of gods. Signup and view all the answers

What does Prometheus (Equality 7-2521) want to go back into the city for?

To call International 4-8818, and all the men and women whose spirit has not been killed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the sacred word?

The sacred word is EGO. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the sacred word?

'I' or self of any person; a person as thinking, feeling, and willing. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 1 Notes

The narrator views independent thought as a sin, feeling guilt over thinking and writing concepts that others do not share.
Named Equality 7-2521, the narrator is 21 years old and stands 6 feet tall, with a desire to think forbidden thoughts.
He consistently chants, "We are one in all and all in one," reinforcing the collective mindset imposed by his society.
Education is structured into a decade of schooling at the Home of the Students, concluding at age 15, where he is often punished and finds the experience tedious.
The Home of Scholars invents two items: candle-making from wax and string, and glass windows to shield from rain.
Assigned as a street sweeper, Equality 7-2521 feels content, seeing this as a way to atone for his forbidden desires.
At age 40, individuals are sent to the Home of the Useless, with few expected to live past 45.
Equality 7-2521 and International 4-8818 discover an iron bar leading to a black hole with steps, hinting at past civilizations.
Despite a desire to explore their find, they refrain from doing so due to fear of punishment.
The narrator expresses surprise and peace after an act he recognizes as wrong yet feels no shame for.

Chapter 2 Notes

Liberty 5-3000 captivates Equality 7-2521; she represents a group of women working on the city's outskirts.
Described as possessing golden hair, dark glowing eyes, and a slender figure, Liberty embodies an idealized beauty.
The couple communicates subtly, exchanging meaningful glances to avoid attracting attention.
Equality mentally refers to Liberty as the "Golden One."
Children are born anonymously in winter, removed from parental influence, a system Equality has participated in but views unfavorably.
In their first conversation, they discuss the nature of street sweeping and Equality's compelling eyes.
Equality feels a nascent attraction to Liberty, troubled by societal restrictions on desire.
Observing his fellow street sweeper's dejected demeanor reveals the unhappiness prevalent in society.
Awareness of the perilous Uncharted Forest is ingrained, with tales of men entering and never returning; this underscores the risks of seeking knowledge.
The Dawn of the Great Rebirth symbolizes a cataclysmic event where the 'Evil Ones' were eliminated in fires.
Witnessing a man's public execution for speaking out, Equality feels a personal connection to the transgressor.

Chapter 3 Notes

Equality 7-2521 finds electricity while observing a still-moving frog, igniting his curiosity about natural powers.
He develops a critical outlook on the Scholars, perceiving their limitations.

Chapter 4 Notes

Liberty names Equality 7-2521 "The Unconquered," asserting his unique spirit.
Equality feels fear and confusion upon experiencing a kiss on the hand from Liberty.

Chapter 5 Notes

He invents the light bulb and intends to share it with the World Council of Scholars, signifying progress and defiance.
He grows introspective about his identity and appearance.

Chapter 6 Notes

Equality is punished in the Palace of Corrective Detention for his silence about his late return, facing physical abuse.
Escapes by force, using determination to regain freedom.

Chapter 7 Notes

The World Council reacts with fear to Equality's discovery, retreating from the light of his invention.
They demand the destruction of the light and punishment for Equality, fearing disruption of societal norms.

Chapter 8 Notes

Equality experiences a newfound sense of freedom, reveling in autonomy and individual decision-making as a "Damned."

Chapter 9 Notes

Liberty follows Equality into the forest, motivated by a desire for companionship and safety.
They begin to re-evaluate the nature of corruption and morality outside of societal influence.
Liberty struggles to articulate her love for Equality, signaling a deepening bond.

Chapter 10 Notes

The couple discovers a house containing sparse yet intriguing items: two beds, colorful clothes, and numerous books.
The contrast between their former communal living and this new setting underscores their indoctrination and discovery of individuality.

Chapter 11 Notes

Equality comprehends the significance of the word "I," symbolizing personal identity, joy, and the rejection of societal teachings.

Chapter 12 Notes

He chooses the name "Prometheus," inspired by the mythological figure who brings light to humanity, mirroring his own quest for enlightenment.
Liberty is named "Gaea," representing motherhood and fertility for a new generation.
Prometheus aims to rally oppressed individuals from the city against oppressive societal structures.
The revelation of the sacred word "EGO" signifies the importance of self-identity and the individual's right to existence apart from collective identity.

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