According to pages 3-4, what does Montag think of his job?

Montag thinks his job is entertaining and he enjoys what he does

He doesn't really like the job because he thought fireman only PUT out not start fire.

He just needs a job to pay for the parlor walls

He is not happy and if it did not raise suspicion, he would quit

Who is Mildred's "family?"

Her "family" are the people at the parlor.

Her "family" is at another country.

How did Montag know the phrase "Once upon a time"?

He asks one of the people who is his friend

How did Mildred attempt suicide?

Jumped off the fire station roof

How is reading seen as important in F451?

Even in a world full of technology, people still read in secret

People like Faber and his friends risked everything to continue reading

Books became outlawed and seen as a crime

Was this presentation or activity fun/interesting?

IT CHANGED MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER

FAHRENHEIT 451

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English

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KG - 10th Grade

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CCSS

RL.K.1, RL.K.3, RI.9-10.9

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This quiz focuses on Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel *Fahrenheit 451*, covering character development, plot events, themes, and literary symbolism. The questions are appropriate for 10th grade English Language Arts students studying this classic work of American literature. Students need a thorough understanding of the novel's major characters including Guy Montag, Captain Beatty, Clarisse McClellan, Mildred Montag, and Professor Faber, as well as their relationships and motivations. The quiz requires students to recall specific plot details such as Montag's murder of Beatty, Mildred's suicide attempt, and the Mechanical Hound's hostility toward Montag. Students must also demonstrate comprehension of the novel's central themes including censorship, the value of literature and critical thinking, the dangers of technology and media consumption, and the symbolism of fire, salamanders, and the phoenix. Success on this assessment demands close reading skills and the ability to connect character actions to larger thematic concepts. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying *Fahrenheit 451* in 10th grade English. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes and can be effectively used as a comprehensive review tool before a unit test, homework assignment to reinforce reading comprehension, or formative assessment to gauge student understanding of key literary elements. Teachers can implement this quiz during warm-up activities to activate prior knowledge before class discussions or use it as an exit ticket to measure daily learning objectives. The questions support close reading practices and require students to synthesize information from across the entire novel rather than focusing on isolated chapters. This quiz aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 (citing textual evidence), CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2 (determining themes), CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3 (analyzing character development), and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4 (determining meaning of words and phrases), making it an excellent tool for measuring student progress toward grade-level literary analysis expectations.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Montag kill Captain Beatty?

Shot him in the gut

Burned him with a famethrower

He along with the firemen burned him and his home

He didn't kill him

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CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.2

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.SL.K.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Clarisse, how is Montag "not like the others"?

He is married to a woman he doesn't love

He doesn't have any children and he is old already

Because when she talks, he looks at her and actually listens.

He read books in secret, unlike the other firemen

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CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Beatty say about firemen taking books?

He tells Montag he has 24 hours to return the book

He says firemen are foolish to think they can get away with it

He says that some firemen become curious about books and take one to read.

He says firemen never take books witht them

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is The Hound's reaction to Montag?

The Hound likes Montag

The Hound hit Montag

The Hound doesn't like Montag

The Hound is scare of Montag

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CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Faber say you find within books?

Magical unicorns and vampires.

The answer to the question "why are we here?"

True evil

Quality, Pores, and Telling Details

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What book does Montag show Faber?

The Bible

Harry Potter

Hamlet

The Great Gatsby

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which character views herself or himself as a coward?

Beatty

Faber

Mildred

Montag

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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