Questions and Answers
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?
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What is the main character's name?
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What does the main character always smell like?
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What character does the main character meet on his way home from work?
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What did the main character hit with his foot on the floor of his bedroom?
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What is the main character's wife's name?
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Describe the two machines the two workers use. What do they do?
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From which house does the main character hear laughter?
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Is the main character happy?
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What are the things in the main character's wife's ears?
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Does the wife remember what happened the night before?
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Describe the parlor walls and the family.
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Is the wife satisfied with what she has?
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How much does each wall cost?
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How much of the main character's yearly salary does he say a wall costs?
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What does the neighbor girl rub under her chin? Why?
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To what kind of doctor is the neighbor girl going to visit?
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According to the neighbor, how does the main character respond to her?
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How many legs does the mechanical hound have?
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How does the mechanical hound track its prey?
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What do the firemen bet on?
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What does the hound do to make the main character feel threatened?
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Why does the main character have no children?
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What do the school children do on a typical day?
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What or who scares the neighbor girl?
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According to Captain Beatty, what makes a man insane?
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According to the rule book, when, by whom, and for what reason were fire departments established?
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Why is the main character irritated at the fire scene?
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What 'terrible' thing does the main character's hand seem to do all on its own?
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Who sets the woman's house on fire?
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Where did the main character and his wife originally meet?
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What has happened to the neighbor girl?
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According to the main character, why is he sick?
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Why did the main character become a fireman?
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Who visits the main character at his house?
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Why does the main character become afraid while his wife straightens his bed?
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Beatty decides to tell the main character about the true history of society. What does he say about the Constitution?
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According to Beatty, what do people want above all else?
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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!
