Fahrenheit 451 part 2 and 3 quiz

What does Montag MAINLY want from Faber when he first goes to Faber for help?

• Montag wants Faber to explain how the country got into such trouble.

• Montag wants to see if Faber has any more hidden books.

• Montag wants Faber to teach him to understand what he reads.

• Montag wants Faber to give him a job.

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Faber says, "Those who don't build must burn." The BEST interpretation of this statement is that...

• people who do not contribute to society will be burned by the society.

• people who do nothing actually contribute to the problems in society.

• people who create things are less likely to be targeted by the government.

• no one can escape the firemen.

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Based on Mildred’s decision to turn in her husband to the fire department, the reader may infer MAINLY that...

• Mildred’s love for her nation was stronger than her love for her husband.

• Mildred’s action was based on her desire to not get in trouble and keep her life the same.

• Mildred’s decision was an attempt to prevent Montag from being caught with books.

• Mildred’s decision was an attempt to save Montag from himself.

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From Montag's statement that "Beatty wanted to die," the reader may conclude that...

• Beatty knew the truth about society and could no longer endure the absence of truth in his life.

• Beatty knew he would have to stop being Montag’s friend.

• Beatty knew the war was about to occur.

• Beatty was tired of his role as a fireman.

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During the manhunt for Montag after his escape, the police televise the capture and killing of an innocent man and then claim the man is Montag. Their PRIMARY motive for doing this is...

• because people would be too afraid with a killer on the loose.

• to demonstrate the efficiency and power of the police.

• to maintain the illusion of justice and entertain the masses.

• to discourage others from harboring fugitives.

When Montag approaches the hobo camp, he is attracted by their fire MAINLY because…

• the fire was useful, inviting and warm instead of destructive

• he has been a fireman so long he can relate to the fire

• the hobos were burning books they had memorized

• the fire was a signal for him to come over

Granger tells Montag that he remembers his grandfather PRIMARILY because his grandfather…

• had taught him to read and appreciate books

• had made sculptures when he was a child

• had lived close to him

• had given him advice on life

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Bradbury's use of the phoenix as a symbol for Montag's society is appropriate PRIMARILY because the phoenix, like Montag's society…

• represents truth destroyed through ignorance

• represents rebirth in the face of destruction

• is self-destructive, but is reborn from the ashes

• symbolizes hope and enlightenment

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Granger said they should first build…

• a mirror factory

• houses

• a library

• a community center

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What was Montag able to remember about Mildred once given the time to think?