Fahrenheit 451 Test

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What has happened to Mildred when we are first introduced to her?

Back

Mildred has overdosed on sleeping tablets.

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Where does Montag hide the books he has stolen from burnings?

Back

Montag hides the books in the air vent.

Front

What are the "seashells" in Fahrenheit 451?

Back

The "seashells" are wireless earphones.

Front

What is the significance of the allusion "Consider the lilies"?

Back

It is an allusion to the Bible.

Front

What is Montag and Faber's big plan?

Back

Their big plan is to attack firehouses.

Front

What is the role of firemen in the society of Fahrenheit 451?

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Firemen burn books and suppress intellectual freedom.

Front

What does Montag's job as a fireman symbolize?

Back

Montag's job symbolizes conformity and censorship.

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How does Mildred's character represent the society in Fahrenheit 451?

Back

Mildred represents the shallow, disconnected nature of society.

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What does the character Faber represent in the novel?

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Faber represents the intellectual resistance against censorship.

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What is the significance of books in Fahrenheit 451?

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Books symbolize knowledge, freedom, and individual thought.