Fahrenheit 451 Part 2 Review

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What does the sieve and the sand symbolize in Fahrenheit 451?

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It is a metaphor for knowledge and Montag's want of it.

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What advertisement does Montag hear on the subway while heading to Faber's house?

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Denham's Dentifrice.

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What creature is the firetruck described as looking like?

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A dragon.

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Where did Montag originally meet Faber?

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The park.

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What does the quote 'The Devil can cite scripture for his purpose' mean?

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The devil can use words in the bible for a bad purpose.

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What is the main theme of Fahrenheit 451?

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The dangers of censorship and the loss of individual thought.

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Who is Clarisse McClellan?

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A young woman who introduces Montag to the world of ideas and critical thinking.

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What role do firemen play in the society of Fahrenheit 451?

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They burn books and suppress knowledge.

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What does Montag's job as a fireman symbolize?

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The suppression of knowledge and the enforcement of conformity.

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How does Montag's perception of books change throughout Part 2?

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He begins to see them as valuable sources of knowledge and insight.