Equality 7-2521's Journey and Inventions

In this chapter, the protagonist, Equality 7-2521, reflects on their journey from the city to the forest. They recount carrying a glass box to the World Council of Scholars, hoping to present a new discovery. However, the scholars react with fear and anger, leading to a conflict. Equality 7-2521 escapes to the uncharted forest, where they reflect on their solitude and the significance of their invention. Despite the challenges, they find solace in their creation, realizing it was built for its own sake, not for their brothers.

What is the setting at the beginning of the chapter?

• A quiet forest

• A bustling city

• A crowded marketplace

• A deserted island

What does Equality 7-2521 carry to the World Council of Scholars?

• A glass box

• A map

• A book

• A torch

How do the scholars initially react to Equality 7-2521's presence?

• With excitement

• With indifference

• With anger and fear

• With joy

What does Equality 7-2521 offer to the scholars?

• A new form of government

• A new source of power

• A new language

• A new type of food

What is the scholars' decision regarding Equality 7-2521's invention?

• To ignore it

• To destroy it

• To study it further

• To embrace it

Where does Equality 7-2521 escape to after the confrontation?

• The city

• The mountains

• The sea

• The Uncharted Forest

What does Equality 7-2521 reflect on while in the forest?

• The need for companionship

• The power of the glass box

• The importance of solitude

• The beauty of nature

What does Equality 7-2521 realize about the glass box?

• It is a gift for the scholars

• It is a source of light

• It is a symbol of his rebellion

• It is a tool for communication