Fahrenheit 451 - Part 1 Flashcard

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What does Montag tell Clarisse "is nothing but perfume"?

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What question does Clarisse ask Montag at the end of their first meeting?

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Are you happy?

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What is the title of Part 1 of Fahrenheit 451?

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The Hearth and the Salamander

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What test does Clarisse use to tell if Montag is in love?

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She rubs a dandelion under his chin to see if it leaves a yellow mark.

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What are the "parlor walls" in Fahrenheit 451?

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Wall-sized, fully immersive televisions you can have installed on multiple walls.

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What does the character Montag symbolize in Fahrenheit 451?

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The struggle for intellectual freedom and the quest for identity.

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What role does fire play in Fahrenheit 451?

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Fire represents destruction and censorship, but also the potential for rebirth and renewal.

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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 happiness.

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What is the significance of the dandelion test in the novel?

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It symbolizes the innocence of love and the idea of true feelings.

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How does society in Fahrenheit 451 view books?

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Books are banned and viewed as dangerous, leading to ignorance and conformity.