Fahrenheit 451 Trivia

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What is the new job given to firemen in the text?

  • To burn books
  • To be custodians of peace of mind (correct)
  • To judge people's intelligence
  • To censor information

What is the purpose of burning books in the text?

  • To eliminate mountains
  • To destroy knowledge
  • To make everyone equal (correct)
  • To prevent people from reading

What does the quote 'A book is a loaded gun in the house next door' mean in the text?

  • Books are weapons that can harm people
  • Books are like guns in that they can be used for good or bad
  • Books can influence people's thinking (correct)
  • Books are dangerous and should be banned

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Study Notes

Firemen's New Job

  • Firemen are given a new job: burning books instead of putting out fires.

Purpose of Burning Books

  • The purpose of burning books is to suppress critical thinking and ideas that can lead to dissent and rebellion.

Quote Meaning

  • The quote 'A book is a loaded gun in the house next door' means that books are a threat to the existing social order and can spark ideas that can lead to rebellion.

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