Fahrenheit 451 Part 1 Vocabulary

What does the word "stolid" mean as used in Part 1 of Fahrenheit 451?

• Extremely joyful and lively

• Showing little or no emotion; not easily excited or upset

• Very thin and weak, usually because of illness or extreme hunger

• Extremely intelligent and quick to understand

In Part 1 of Fahrenheit 451, what does the term "proclivities" refer to?

• A formal ceremony or set of ceremonies

• Natural tendencies or inclinations

• A group of people working together, especially in a secretive manner

• Objects collected as a hobby

What does "heresy" mean as used in Fahrenheit 451, Part 1?

• An opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted

• A minor mistake or error

• A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people

• A legal document specifying official instructions

What does "feigning" mean in the context of Fahrenheit 451, Part 1?

• To pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury

• To recover quickly from an illness

• To confront with hostile force or intention

• To repair or make amends

In Fahrenheit 451, Part 1, the word "melancholy" refers to a feeling of:

• Extreme happiness and satisfaction

• Pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause

• Intense fear or dread

• Overwhelming excitement and eagerness

The term "multifaceted" in Fahrenheit 451, Part 1, most nearly means:

• Having many different aspects or features

• Being outdated or obsolete

• Having a single, clear focus

• Being difficult to understand or solve

In Fahrenheit 451, Part 1, what does "quibble" mean?

• To agree quickly without hesitation

• To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter

• To quit or give up on a task

• To question the validity of a statement

In Fahrenheit 451, Part 1, what does the term "censorious" most closely mean?

• Having a tendency to criticize or condemn

• Showing a great deal of enthusiasm or energy

• Being in a state of poor health

• Having a keen interest in the arts

In Part 1 of Fahrenheit 451, the word "odious" most nearly means:

• Extremely pleasant and enjoyable

• Deserving or causing hatred

• Requiring a lot of effort

• Easy to understand

In Fahrenheit 451, Part 1, the term "luminescent" most nearly means:

• Gloomy and dark

• Full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark

• Causing bewilderment or shock; startling

• Extremely loud and powerful