Fahrenheit 451 Flashcard Section 1

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Where does Clarisse get most of the information about how life used to be?

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Her uncle.

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What is the Mechanical Hound at the fire station a technological version of?

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An attack dog.

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What is the significance of the title Fahrenheit 451?

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It is the temperature at which paper ignites and burns.

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Why did Montag call the Emergency hospital?

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Mildred took too many sleeping tablets.

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What was removed from Mildred and put back later?

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Her blood.

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What role does Clarisse play in Montag's life?

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She acts as a catalyst for Montag's awakening and questioning of society.

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What does the Mechanical Hound symbolize in Fahrenheit 451?

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It symbolizes the oppressive control of the government and the dehumanization of society.

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How does Montag's view of fire change throughout the story?

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Initially, he sees fire as a tool for destruction and censorship, but later he comes to see it as a means of rebirth and knowledge.

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What does Mildred's character represent in the novel?

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She represents the mindless conformity and superficiality of society.

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What is the role of books in Fahrenheit 451?

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Books represent knowledge, freedom of thought, and the potential for individual growth.