Protagonist's Journey and Scholars' Decisions

In this chapter, the protagonist, Equality 7-2521, ventures into the forest and reflects on his journey. He recalls presenting his glass box invention to the World Council of Scholars, who react with fear and anger. Despite their rejection, he escapes to the uncharted forest, where he contemplates his solitude and the significance of his invention, realizing it was created for its own sake rather than for his brothers.

What is the setting described at the beginning of the chapter?

• A snowy mountain

• A desert landscape

• A quiet forest

• A bustling city

What does the protagonist carry to the World Council of Scholars?

• A map

• A book

• A glass box

• A torch

How do the scholars initially react to the protagonist's arrival?

• With laughter

• With anger and fear

• With indifference

• With joy

What does the protagonist claim to bring to the scholars?

• A new law

• A gift for mankind

• A message from the council

• A warning

What is the scholars' decision regarding the glass box?

• To ignore it

• To present it to the council

• To destroy it

• To study it further

Where does the protagonist find themselves after escaping?

• Back in the city

• At the council's headquarters

• In the uncharted forest

• In a neighboring village

What does the protagonist reflect on while in the forest?

• The corruption of solitude

• The kindness of the scholars

• The beauty of nature

• The future of the city