March 29, 2010-April 2
Grade 9
This week we are continuing with the questions on Anthem:
Ch. 2 Questions:
1. Re-read the account of Liberty 5-3000 on page 38. Which character traits are revealed in this brief description?
2. Find several examples of the ways in which this society tries to obliterate each individual’s mind (and self!) by quashing personal choices, desires, and values.
3. Contrast Equality 7-2521 with the rest of the men living in this society (pg. 46).
4. Of the whole range of feelings possible to man (joy, excitement, anger, embarrassment, as an example) why is fear the prevalent emotion in this society?
5. Start a personal glossary in which you explain the following terms: the Great Truth, the Unmentionable Times, the Uncharted Forest, the Evil Ones, the Great Rebirth.
6. a. What word is Equality struggling to recapture on page 49?
b. In your opinion, why is mentioning this word the only crime punishable by death in this society?
c. How does this word contradict the ideals of this society? What could its rediscovery possibly lead to?

Chapter III

1. What does Equality discover in this chapter?
2. How important is this discovery? Describe 4–5 ways in which it would help society, and make life easier or more enjoyable.
3. Outline some of the Council of Scholars’ beliefs, and Equality’s refutation of those beliefs.

Chapter IV
1. Discuss the appropriateness of Equality’s new name, “Unconquered.”


Culinary 11-0
This week we are studying Customer Service.