Equality 7-2521's Journey and Discoveries

In Ayn Rand's 'Anthem', Equality 7-2521, a street sweeper in a collectivist society, discovers a tunnel from the past and conducts experiments. He falls in love with Liberty 5-3000 and invents a light bulb, hoping to present it to the World Council. However, the council rejects his invention, leading him to escape to the forest. There, he embraces individualism, renames himself Prometheus, and plans to build a new society based on egoism.

What is the societal norm regarding individual thought in Equality 7-2521's world?

• It is only allowed for scholars.

• It is encouraged and celebrated.

• It is outlawed and forbidden.

• It is considered a minor offense.

What job is Equality 7-2521 assigned to?

• Scholar

• Street Sweeper

• Leader

• Peasant

What does Equality 7-2521 discover while sweeping the streets?

• A hidden library

• A tunnel from the unmentionable times

• A secret society

• A new form of energy

What does Equality 7-2521 do in the tunnel?

• Writes poetry

• Meets with other rebels

• Hides from the authorities

• Conducts experiments and reads manuscripts

Who is Liberty 5-3000?

• A fellow street sweeper

• A member of the World Council

• A scholar

• A girl Equality 7-2521 admires

What name does Equality 7-2521 give to Liberty 5-3000?

• The Golden One

• The Wise One

• The Silent One

• The Brave One

What significant invention does Equality 7-2521 create?

• A weapon

• A light bulb

• A new form of transportation

• A communication device

What does Equality 7-2521 plan to do with his invention?

• Keep it a secret

• Present it to the World Council of Scholars

• Sell it to the highest bidder

• Use it to escape the city

How does the World Council of Scholars react to Equality 7-2521's invention?

• They ignore it completely

• They offer him a position among them

• They fear and reject it

• They praise him for his ingenuity

What action does Equality 7-2521 take after the council's reaction?

• He destroys his invention

• He pleads for understanding

• He escapes with his invention

• He surrenders to the council