Characters
Plot
Technology & Society
Quotes
Symbolism & Themes
100

Who is the protagonist of "The Circle"?

Mae Holland

100

What is Mae Holland's initial job position at The Circle?

Customer Experience

100

Name the system The Circle creates to integrate users' online activities.

TrueYou

100

Who in the book argues that "Secrets are lies"?

Eamon Bailey

100

What does the closed loop in The Circle's logo represent?

The idea of completion and all-encompassing knowledge

200

Who is the mysterious character at The Circle who has private meetings with Mae?

Kalden

200

What is the purpose of the SeeChange cameras in the book?

To provide real-time video access and surveillance

200

What happens to personal privacy as The Circle's technology advances?

It diminishes significantly

200

Complete this quote: "All that happens must be ___."

known

200

Name a key instance where surveillance is used in the book.

The SeeChange cameras monitoring public spaces

300

Who is Mae‘s ex-boyfriend who is skeptical of The Circle? What‘s his job?

Mercer, crafter of chandeliers from antlers  

300

What phrase does The Circle use to promote sharing everything?

Sharing is caring

300

Who says: "Everything you guys are doing, it's just more empty nutrition, more empty calories. Nobody needs the cloud storage and social platforms and photo sharing and status updates. You think you're curing loneliness, but you're exacerbating it."

Mercer to Mae

300

How does Mae's role at The Circle change her view on privacy?

She becomes more accepting of constant surveillance and less concerned with privacy

400

List the names of the Three Wise Men

Ty, Eamon Bailey, and Tom Stenton

400

What does The Circle mean by "Completion"?

The Circle's goal of total transparency and integration of all personal data

400

Who in the book said, "We're closing the circle around everyone - it's a beautiful thing"?

Tom Stenton

500

What is Annie's job at The Circle?

She is one of the Gang of 40, the highest-ranking members at The Circle

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