Fahrenheit 451 Overview Quiz
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What does a fireman do?

Burn books and the houses hiding them.

What number is written on the firemen's helmets?

451

What is the significance of the number that is written on the firemen's helmets?

It's the temperature at which books burn.

What are two professional symbols the main character wears?

<p>Salamander and Phoenix.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main character's name?

<p>Guy Montag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the main character always smell like?

<p>Kerosene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What character does the main character meet on his way home from work?

<p>Clarisse McLellan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the main character hit with his foot on the floor of his bedroom?

<p>Empty medicine bottle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main character's wife's name?

<p>Mildred.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the two machines the two workers use. What do they do?

<p>Stomach pump and a machine that replaces your blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

From which house does the main character hear laughter?

<p>Clarisse's house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the main character happy?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the things in the main character's wife's ears?

<p>Seashells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does the wife remember what happened the night before?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the parlor walls and the family.

<p>Huge flat screen TV on 3 walls. The family is just TV characters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the wife satisfied with what she has?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much does each wall cost?

<p>$2000.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much of the main character's yearly salary does he say a wall costs?

<p>1/3.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the neighbor girl rub under her chin? Why?

<p>Dandelion, to see if she is in love.</p> Signup and view all the answers

To what kind of doctor is the neighbor girl going to visit?

<p>Psychiatrist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the neighbor, how does the main character respond to her?

<p>He listens to her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many legs does the mechanical hound have?

<ol start="8"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

How does the mechanical hound track its prey?

<p>It's programmed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the firemen bet on?

<p>Which animal the hound will kill.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the hound do to make the main character feel threatened?

<p>Growls and pushes its needle out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the main character have no children?

<p>His wife, Mildred, doesn't want any.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the school children do on a typical day?

<p>Play sports, watch TV, and go to school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What or who scares the neighbor girl?

<p>Children her own age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Captain Beatty, what makes a man insane?

<p>Thinking you can outsmart the authorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the rule book, when, by whom, and for what reason were fire departments established?

<p>Ben Franklin, 1790, to get rid of English influenced books.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the main character irritated at the fire scene?

<p>The woman is there.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What 'terrible' thing does the main character's hand seem to do all on its own?

<p>Grabs a book.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who sets the woman's house on fire?

<p>Herself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the main character and his wife originally meet?

<p>They don't remember.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has happened to the neighbor girl?

<p>She got hit by a car.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the main character, why is he sick?

<p>From remembering the fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the main character become a fireman?

<p>His father and grandfather were one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who visits the main character at his house?

<p>Captain Beatty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the main character become afraid while his wife straightens his bed?

<p>She might find the book under his pillow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Beatty decides to tell the main character about the true history of society. What does he say about the Constitution?

<p>Everyone is not born equal, they have to be made equal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Beatty, what do people want above all else?

<p>To be happy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Firemen and Their Role

  • Firemen burn books and the houses that hide them.
  • The number "451" on their helmets signifies the temperature at which books burn.

Main Character

  • Guy Montag is the protagonist, always smelling of kerosene.
  • He meets Clarisse McLellan on his way home, who prompts him to question his happiness.
  • His wife is named Mildred, who is dissatisfied and unengaged.

Technology and Society

  • Mildred listens to seashell radios and is absorbed in her parlor walls, which are large flat screen TVs that dominate their lives.
  • Each wall TV costs $2000, equating to one-third of Montag's annual salary.

Psychological and Emotional Elements

  • Montag is unhappy and feeling restless in his life.
  • Mildred experiences memory loss about recent events, demonstrating her detachment.

The Mechanical Hound

  • The mechanical hound has eight legs and is programmed to track prey, creating an atmosphere of threat.
  • Firemen bet on the hound's kills, illustrating the dark entertainment culture.

Education and Youth

  • School children engage mostly in sports and watching TV, lacking deeper educational experiences.

Clarisse’s Influence

  • Clarisse challenges Montag with her inquisitive nature, making him reflect on his existence and emotions.
  • She rubs a dandelion under her chin to test for love, symbolizing innocence and curiosity.

Fire Department History

  • The fire departments were established by Ben Franklin in 1790 to eliminate English-influenced books.

Montag's Internal Conflict

  • Montag becomes increasingly irritated when a woman chooses to die with her books in a fire.
  • He subconsciously grabs a book during an intense moment, indicating his growing conflict with societal norms.

Themes of Equality and Happiness

  • Captain Beatty claims that the Constitution is misunderstood; people are not born equal but made equal.
  • Society prioritizes the pursuit of happiness above all else, according to Beatty.

Additional Details

  • Montag’s family life is strained; he and Mildred cannot remember how they originally met.
  • The mechanical hound growls at Montag, intensifying his feeling of being watched and threatened.

Consequences of Rebellion

  • Montag's interest in books and questioning the status quo is seen as a danger by authorities, setting the stage for his internal transformation.

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Test your knowledge on Ray Bradbury's 'Fahrenheit 451', exploring the role of firemen, the main character Guy Montag, and the technological influences on society. This quiz also delves into the psychological struggles faced by Montag and those around him. Assess your understanding of this dystopian narrative today!

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