F451 Review

Why did Montag decide to be a fireman?

• He needed money to support Mildred
• He failed at becoming a policeman
• His dad and grandpa were firemen 
• He wasn't smart enough to do anything else

The machine used to pump the sleeping pills from Mildred's stomach is compared to?

• snake
• worm
• alligator
• microwave

What is the current state of books in the world of Fahrenheit 451?

• none exist
• single page or shorter
• must be less than 5 chapters
• must contain no personal opinions

__________ asks __________ the question: "Are you happy?"

• Mildred, Clarisse
• Montag. Clarisse
• Clarisse, Montag
• Clarisse, Mildred

Where are the books hidden at Montag's house?

• cabinet
• tv room
• vents
• under his bed

Who is Montag's wife?

• Mildred
• Clarisse
• Ms. Viduna
• Beatty

Who is the captain of the fire department?

• Beatty
• Mildred
• Montag
• Clarisse's Uncle

Who is Montag's neighbor?

• Clarisse
• Mildred
• Beatty
• Mr. Hunsaker

What happens to Montag as a result of meeting Clarisse?

• He considers leaving his wife
• He starts to notice what's missing in his life
• He begins to invest in fire extinguishers
• He becomes more committed to burning books

Captain Beatty says, “A book is a loaded gun in the house next door.  Burn it. Breach man’s mind.  Who knows who might be the target of the well-read man?” (58). This extended metaphor implies that:

• Books help humans to expand their minds and reach their full potential.
• Without books, mankind is lost.
• Books influence people to engage in crime.
• Books do more harm than good; they give people ideas, which make them dangerous.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6