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Who is the main character in the text?
Who is the main character in the text?
What did Montag do that caused Beatty's disbelief?
What did Montag do that caused Beatty's disbelief?
What did Beatty hint at when he sent the Hound around Montag's place?
What did Beatty hint at when he sent the Hound around Montag's place?
According to the text, where did the police helicopters land after plummeting down from the sky?
According to the text, where did the police helicopters land after plummeting down from the sky?
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What caused the police helicopters to appear like butterflies puzzled by autumn?
What caused the police helicopters to appear like butterflies puzzled by autumn?
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How far away did the police helicopters initially appear to be?
How far away did the police helicopters initially appear to be?
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Who turned in the alarm that led to Montag's arrest?
Who turned in the alarm that led to Montag's arrest?
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What did Beatty say about quoting poetry?
What did Beatty say about quoting poetry?
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What did Montag do when Beatty hit him?
What did Montag do when Beatty hit him?
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What did Montag do to Beatty?
What did Montag do to Beatty?
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According to the text, what does Beatty say about fire and its beauty?
According to the text, what does Beatty say about fire and its beauty?
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What does Montag do with the books in his house?
What does Montag do with the books in his house?
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Why does Montag hesitate to run away?
Why does Montag hesitate to run away?
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What does Montag do to change everything in his house?
What does Montag do to change everything in his house?
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Which of the following best describes Montag's state of mind when he realizes that Beatty wanted to die?
Which of the following best describes Montag's state of mind when he realizes that Beatty wanted to die?
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What does Montag think about his own actions of yelling at people and making fun of them?
What does Montag think about his own actions of yelling at people and making fun of them?
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Why does Montag feel shocked when he thinks about burning Faber?
Why does Montag feel shocked when he thinks about burning Faber?
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Why does Montag decide to visit Faber's house, even though he knows it could be dangerous?
Why does Montag decide to visit Faber's house, even though he knows it could be dangerous?
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Which of the following best describes Montag's physical condition after the encounter with the Mechanical Hound?
Which of the following best describes Montag's physical condition after the encounter with the Mechanical Hound?
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What does Montag do before leaving the scene of the fight?
What does Montag do before leaving the scene of the fight?
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What does Montag realize about himself after the incident?
What does Montag realize about himself after the incident?
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What is the significance of the line 'you're a fool, a damn fool, an awful fool, an idiot, an awful idiot, a damn idiot, and a fool, a damn fool' in the text?
What is the significance of the line 'you're a fool, a damn fool, an awful fool, an idiot, an awful idiot, a damn idiot, and a fool, a damn fool' in the text?
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What does Montag hear through the aluminum wall in the gas station washroom?
What does Montag hear through the aluminum wall in the gas station washroom?
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What does Montag feel when he tries to make himself feel the shock of the quiet statement from the radio?
What does Montag feel when he tries to make himself feel the shock of the quiet statement from the radio?
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What does Montag compare the empty boulevard to?
What does Montag compare the empty boulevard to?
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How long did it take Montag to walk across the street?
How long did it take Montag to walk across the street?
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What was Montag's reaction when he saw the beetle approaching him?
What was Montag's reaction when he saw the beetle approaching him?
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What speed did the beetle reach as it chased after Montag?
What speed did the beetle reach as it chased after Montag?
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Why did the carful of children chase after Montag?
Why did the carful of children chase after Montag?
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Who does Montag call from a phone booth?
Who does Montag call from a phone booth?
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What does Montag hide in the kitchen of Mrs. Black's house?
What does Montag hide in the kitchen of Mrs. Black's house?
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Why does Montag think it's Mrs. Black's turn to have her house burned?
Why does Montag think it's Mrs. Black's turn to have her house burned?
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What does Montag hear in the distance after he phoned the fire alarm?
What does Montag hear in the distance after he phoned the fire alarm?
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Study Notes
Montag's Actions and Consequences
- Montag's actions caused Beatty's disbelief, leading to Montag's arrest.
- Montag hit Beatty, leading to Beatty's death.
- Montag hid books in his house, and later, hid in the kitchen of Mrs. Black's house.
- Montag's hesitation to run away was due to his uncertainty about what to do.
Beatty's Actions and Quotes
- Beatty hinted at Montag's guilt when he sent the Hound around Montag's place.
- Beatty quoted poetry, saying it's a crime to quote it.
- Beatty said, "Fire is beautiful," and admired its beauty.
The Police and Helicopters
- The police helicopters initially appeared to be a mile away.
- The helicopters landed in the empty lots after plummeting down from the sky.
- The helicopters' movement caused them to appear like butterflies puzzled by autumn.
Montag's Thoughts and Feelings
- Montag felt shocked when he thought about burning Faber.
- Montag realized he was a fool for yelling at people and making fun of them.
- Montag's state of mind after realizing Beatty wanted to die was one of guilt and shock.
- Montag felt a sense of uncertainty and hesitation about what to do.
The Mechanical Hound and Chase
- The Mechanical Hound chased Montag, reaching a speed of 40 miles per hour.
- The children in the car chased Montag, showing their indifference to human life.
Phone Calls and Fires
- Montag called the fire alarm from a phone booth, reporting a fire at Mrs. Black's house.
- Montag heard the sound of sirens in the distance after making the call, indicating the fire trucks were on their way.
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Fireman Montag faces a chilling encounter with the Mechanical Hound in this quiz. Test your knowledge of Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel and see if you can survive the hunt.
