Fahrenheit 451 Part 1 Flashcard

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What question does Clarisse ask that leaves Montag troubled?

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"Are you happy?"

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What is something strange about the firemen?

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They all look exactly like Montag.

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Why does Montag begin to question his job as a fireman?

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He wonders why someone would burn themselves alive.

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How does Mildred react when Montag shows her the books he has been hiding?

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She becomes frightened and believes they should burn the books right away.

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What tragic event happens to Clarisse?

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She is killed by a car.

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

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To burn books and suppress knowledge.

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How does Montag's view of books change throughout Part 1?

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He goes from seeing them as dangerous to being curious about their content.

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What does the Mechanical Hound symbolize in the story?

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The oppressive control of the government and the loss of individuality.

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What does Montag's wife, Mildred, represent in the society?

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The mindless conformity and distraction of the populace.

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What is the significance of the title 'Fahrenheit 451'?

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It is the temperature at which book paper supposedly catches fire.