Fahrenheit 451 (Hearth and the Salamander) Review

The very first line of Fahrenheit 451 is

• "The leaves smelled of cinnamon."

• "Her dress whispered."

• "It was a pleasure to burn."

• "He turned the corner."

What is Guy Montag’s profession?

• Fireman

• Police officer

• Government spy

• Garbage collector

What is the significance of the numbers 451?

• They indicate the agency Montag works for.

• It is a secret code used by the rebel forces.

• This is the temperature at which paper burns.

• This is the station number for Montag’s fire company.

What does Clarisse say is peculiar about her family?

• They like talking to each other and going for walks.

• They are all female.

• They wear old-fashioned clothes.

How old was Clarisse when Montag first meets her?

• 20

• 17

• Almost 17

• Almost 18

What does Clarisse explain was the original duty of firemen?

• To save little children

• To extinguish fires

• To burn books

• To get cats out of trees

According to Montag, the firemen's slogan is "Burn 'em to ashes then..."

• "sweep 'em clean"

• "burn the ashes"

• "burn 'em again"

• "never again"

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

• Why do you burn books?

• What do you want out of life?

• Do you love your wife?

• Are you happy?

What has made Montag agitated after Clarisse asks him that question?

• He’s just realized that he’s not really happy.

• He’s annoyed by his new neighbor.

• He made a costly mistake at work that day.

• He fears his wife will be angry because he is home late.

What are the radio plugs that Mildred listens to every night called?

• Seashells

• Dream cones

• Earbuds

• Ear snakes