A N T H E M R e a d i n g C h e c k

1. Equality 7-2521’s light could symbolize all of the following except: a. Rebellion b. Individuality c. Knowledge d. Anarchy

2. Solidarity 9-6347 and Fraternity 2-5503, who scream and cry out at night, are minor characters who are only mentioned a few times. Why are they significant? a. They inspired Equality 7-2521 to break the laws. b. They scream and cry because Equality 7-2521 threatened to kill them if they tell anyone about his light. c. They also wanted to be in the Home of the Scholars but were punished by being put in the Home of the Street Sweepers. d. They indicate that people other than Equality 7-2521 are unhappy in the City.

3. Why is Liberty 5-3000’s vocation in the Home of the Peasants significant? a. Equality 7-2521 doesn’t start breaking rules until he sees her throwing seeds. b. Seeds create new life, and she starts a new life with Equality 7-2521. c. The Home of the Peasants are the only ones allowed to leave the City. d. This was her first choice of jobs, so she indicates that some citizens do have choices in their professions.

4. Which best explains the difference in settings throughout the novel 4. Which best explains the difference in settings throughout the novel? a. The City is safe and secure, while the Uncharted Forest is dangerous and violent. b. The City is rigid and oppressive, while the Uncharted Forest is free and open. c. The City is calm, while the Uncharted Forest is frenzied. d. The City and Uncharted Forest are both completely hopeless.

5. Equality 7-2521 renames himself Prometheus 5. Equality 7-2521 renames himself Prometheus. In Greek mythology, Prometheus steals fire from Mount Olympus to bring to mankind. As a result, Zeus punishes him by chaining him to a rock and sending an eagle to eat his liver. Which of the following is not a correlation between Equality 7-2521 and Prometheus in mythology? a. Both characters are associated with light in some way. b. Both characters attempt to benefit mankind but are brutally punished. c. Both characters eventually die. d. Both characters anger those in authoritative positions.

6. Liberty 5-3000 renames herself Gaea 6. Liberty 5-3000 renames herself Gaea. In Greek mythology, Gaea was the great mother of all. She was the creator and giver of birth to the Earth and all the Universe, the gods, and the Titans.  Which of the following best explains the correlation between Liberty 5-3000 and Gaea in Greek mythology? a. Both characters create new life. b. Both characters are completely in control of their societies. c. Both characters heavily influence several other people. d. Both characters create life but also cause massive destruction.

7. Equality 7-2521 was able to escape from prison because. a 7. Equality 7-2521 was able to escape from prison because a. He had International 4- 8818 bring him a file. b. He built the prison and knew of a secret passage. c. The prison was not guarded and the locks were old and frail. d. He paid the prison guard.

8. The curse Equality is born with is a. his acceptance of his destiny 8. The curse Equality is born with is a. his acceptance of his destiny to be a street sweeper b. being a reluctant part of this society c. his obsessive love for the Golden One d. his illegal quest for knowledge, curiosity

9. The missing element that Equality and the Golden One finally discover is a. respect for society b. the joy of childbirth c. mutual respect d. the concept of self

10. Which of the following is not. a theme explored in Anthem. a 10. Which of the following is not a theme explored in Anthem? a. Family is the most important thing in life and worth rebelling for. b. In order to truly be happy, we must be able to be individuals. c. If rules are too strict and perceived as unjust, people will rebel. d. Standing up for oneself can have positive results.