Quiz on Anthem

Which phrase would best replace transgression in paragraph 3?

• offense
• infringement
• breach
• obedience

Which two details from the passage best support your answer to Part A?

•  "the root of all evil."

• "But we have broken many laws."

• "What punishment awaits us if it be discovered..."

• "But this matters not."

Which sentence best states the theme of the passage?

• It is best to follow the rules especially when no one is watching.

• The opportunity to love only happens once, so we should not waste it.

• Equality is trying to search for the truth.

• The search for the truth can be more important than following rules.

Which sentence from the text best supports the theme?

1. The central conflict in the passage arises from:

• The protagonist's desire for individuality.

• 1. The protagonist's fear of authority.

• 1. The protagonist's struggle to conform to societal norms.

• 1. The protagonist's desire for redemption.

1. What is the author's primary purpose in describing the setting of the passage?

• 1. To create a sense of mystery and suspense.

• 1. To establish the protagonist's physical surroundings.

• 1. To emphasize the bleakness and isolation of the protagonist's situation.

• 1. To illustrate the passage of time and decay.

1. How does the protagonist feel about their own uniqueness compared to others?

• 1. They embrace their uniqueness and rebel against conformity.

• 1. They feel burdened by their uniqueness and strive to blend in.

• 1. They are indifferent to their uniqueness and focus on their own desires

• 1. They are proud of their uniqueness and seek to assert their dominance.

PART A: Which incident in the passage reveals the protagonist's defiance of societal norms?

• The protagonist's desire to break laws.

• The protagonist's reflections on the meaning of being alone.

• The protagonist's theft of a candle for their secretive writing.

• The protagonist's recollection of being frowned upon by Teachers and Leaders.

PART B: Which sentences provide the best evidence to part A?

• "We shall be sentenced to ten years in the Palace of Corrective Detention if it be discovered. But this matters not." Paragraph 4

• "The flame of the candle stands still in the air. Nothing moves in this tunnel save our hand on the paper." paragraph 3

• "But we have broken many laws. And now there is nothing here save our one body..." Paragraph 3

• "We stole the candle from the larder of the Home of the Street Sweepers." Paragraph 4

How does the passage suggest society views individuality?

• As a virtue to be celebrated

• As a curse or deviation from the norm

• As essential for survival

• As a concept that no longer exists