Fahrenheit 451 Test Review (2024)

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What happened to Clarisse?

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A car hit and killed her.

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How did the firemen know which houses had books?

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Neighbors, friends, and family became informants.

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What did Captain Beatty believe about books?

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They put upsetting thoughts in people's minds.

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Who is Guy Montag's profession?

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Fireman who burns books.

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What does the proverb 'The Devil can cite scripture for his purpose' suggest?

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Books can be interpreted in multiple ways.

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What is the significance of fire in Fahrenheit 451?

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Fire symbolizes destruction and censorship, but also transformation and rebirth.

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What role does the Mechanical Hound play in the story?

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The Mechanical Hound is used to track down and punish those who defy the law.

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How does Montag's view of books change throughout the novel?

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Montag evolves from seeing books as dangerous to recognizing their value and importance.

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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 Mildred Montag?

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Mildred is Guy Montag's wife, who is obsessed with television and disconnected from reality.