Parable of the Sower Chapter 4-7

How does Lauren’s hyperempathy influence her decision regarding the dog?

• It makes her more compassionate towards the dog to end his suffering.

• It makes her indifferent to the dog's suffering.

• It causes her to fear the dog.

• It leads her to ignore the dog.

In what ways has the rule of law and order broken down?

• The police are lazy.

• There is no more police.

• The police are both corrupt and overwhelmed.

• The police are neither corrupt nor overwhelmed.

Lauren begins to express a sense of agency in this chapter. How does she do this and in what ways does this fit in with her religious theories?

• By taking control of her community and aligning her actions with her beliefs

• By following the instructions of others without question

• By abandoning her religious theories entirely

Lauren’s young age inhibits her ability to take certain actions in her community.

• True

• False

Lauren wants to learn how to live off of the land because:

• She wants to save money.

• She is interested in sustainable living.

• She wants to write a book about nature.

• She is preparing for a reality TV show.

What is the name of the philosophical and religious concept Lauren begins to develop?

• Earthbound

• Earthseed

• Starbound

• Solarnet

What central idea does Lauren emphasize in Earthseed?

• Change is the only constant.

• Community is more important than individuality.

• Technology will save humanity.

• We must return to traditional ways.

How does Lauren view her father's approach to the community’s challenges?

• She respects it but feels it is limited in scope.

• She agrees with it completely and adopts his strategies.

• She believes he is indifferent to the community’s struggles.

What does Lauren begin to realize about her personal responsibility?

• She should trust her step mother Cory.

• She must actively plan for survival and change.

• She should depend on others for guidance.

• She should trust her brother Keith.

Wo runs the neighborhood school in Parable of the Sower?

• Cory

• Cory and Lauren

• Lauren's father

• Joanne