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Anthem by Ayn Rand

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Chapter 1 Review Questions

In the first paragraph, what is the ultimate sin?

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Why is it forbidden to be alone?

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What could happen for the theft of a candle?

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Why does the narrator write even though it is a crime?

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What is the narrators name and what makes him different?

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What is the narrators curse?

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What is the quote for all men, carved in marble?

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What is the Great Truth?

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How did the narrator grow up?

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10. What was the nightly ritual in the Home of the Students?
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11. What did these homes look like?
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12. Why did Equality 7-2521 have such a hard time in school?
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13. What law did he break when he turned 15?
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14. What did he want to do as an occupation?
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15. What is the Council of Vocations?

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16. What vocation is the narrator given and what are his duties?
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17. Why are they glad of that choice?
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18. What becomes Equality 7-2521s routine for each day once he starts working?
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19. What happens to men at the age of forty?
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20. What in an Ancient One?
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21. Why was International 4-8818 often in trouble growing up?
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22. Why is it wrong to have a friend?
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23. What great discovery does Equality 7-2521 make while on trash duty?
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24. What does Equality 7-2521 find that draws them closer to committing a crime?
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25. What did International 4-8818 promise?
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27. What happens with Equality 7-2521 each night now?

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28. What wish does he fulfill in the tunnel?
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29. While in the tunnel, what becomes a greater wish?
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30. Why does Equality 7-2521 feel no shame and no regret for his actions?
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