Fahrenheit 451 Part 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who was Faber?

He was a retired English professor Montag had met in the park.

Why did Montag go to see Faber?

He needed a duplicate copy of the stolen book before he returned the original to Captain Beatty.

What three elements did Faber feel were missing from life?

Quality and texture of information, leisure time to think, and the right to carry out actions based on the other two items.

What plan did Montag and Faber devise?

They were going to plant books in firemen's homes and turn in alarms on the firemen to cast suspicion on all firemen. Signup and view all the answers

What was Montag willing to do to convince Faber to help carry out the plan?

He would destroy his book, page by page until Faber would cooperate. Signup and view all the answers

What had Faber designed that allowed him to be in constant contact with Montag?

They had designed an electronic radio transmitter that could be placed in the ear (the 'Green Bullet'). Signup and view all the answers

Why did Faber decide to go to St. Louis?

He wanted to enlist the help of an unemployed printer to begin making copies of books. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Montag burn the book of poetry in the wall incinerator in his home?

He had made a mistake by showing Mildred's friends that he had a book. Faber gave him orders through the radio transmitter to burn the book to convince the ladies that he was playing a joke on them. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Montag hide his books after the ladies left?

He hid the books in his backyard. Signup and view all the answers

What was the destination of the alarm on the night Montag returned to work at the firehouse?

The alarm destination was Montag's home. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Faber's Role

Faber is a retired English professor who forms a bond with Montag in a park setting.

Montag's Motivation

Montag seeks Faber's assistance to acquire a duplicate of a stolen book before returning it to Captain Beatty.

Missing Elements in Society

Faber identifies three crucial elements lacking in society: quality and texture of information, leisure for reflection, and the right to act on informed knowledge.

Plan Against Firemen

Montag and Faber plot to plant books in the homes of firemen and trigger alarms to create doubt about their integrity.

Coercion for Cooperation

Montag threatens to destroy his own book to force Faber into cooperation with their plan.

Communication Device

Faber creates an electronic radio transmitter, known as the "Green Bullet," to maintain constant communication with Montag.

St. Louis Mission

Faber plans a trip to St. Louis to recruit an unemployed printer for the purpose of producing book copies.

Poetry Incident

Montag burns a book of poetry in front of Mildred’s friends after Faber instructs him via the radio to dissuade any curiosity about his possession of books.

Hiding the Books

After the ladies depart, Montag conceals his books in the backyard to protect them from discovery.

Alarm Destination

Upon returning to the firehouse, the alarm unexpectedly leads to Montag's own home, heightening the tension in the narrative.

Description

Test your knowledge about part 3 of 'Fahrenheit 451' with these flashcards. Learn about key characters like Faber and essential themes such as the elements missing from life. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of Bradbury's dystopian world.