Fahrenheit 451 Part 1 Flashcard

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What is Guy Montag's job?

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Fireman

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How does Montag feel about his job at the very beginning of the book?

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Enthusiastic and confident

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What question haunts Montag because neither he nor his wife can remember the answer?

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How did Montag and Mildred meet?

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What realization does Montag have regarding his wife Mildred?

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He doesn't really know her that well

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Why does Montag despise the technology Mildred uses?

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It is mindless entertainment, and she is usually disconnected from reality

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What is the significance of fire in 'Fahrenheit 451'?

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Fire symbolizes destruction and censorship, but also the potential for rebirth and knowledge.

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Who is Clarisse McClellan?

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A young woman who challenges Montag's views and makes him question his life.

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What does Montag's job as a fireman entail?

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Burning books and enforcing the law against reading.

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How does society in 'Fahrenheit 451' view books?

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Books are banned and considered dangerous to societal happiness.

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What does Mildred's character represent in the story?

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The mindless conformity and disconnection from reality in society.