Fahrenheit 451 - Chapter 1 Continued

Why does Montag call in sick?

• He is physically ill.

• He has plans with Clarisse.

• He is upset after the woman burns herself

• He is upset with Captain Beatty

What does Mildred find under Montag’s pillow?

• Money

• A Book

• A Letter

• A photographer

Who comes to visit Montag when he is sick?

• Captain Beatty

• A Doctor

• Mildred's Friends

• Clarisse

What does Captain Beatty talk about during his visit?

• Plans for the city’s expansion

• His family

• The weather

• The History of Fireman

According to Beatty, why did society start burning books?

• To ensure happiness and confromity

• Books were obsolete

• Books were false

• To eliminate conflicting opinions

How does Montag feel during Beatty’s visit?

• Excited

• Anxious and Sick

• Indifferent

• Relieved

What does Beatty warn Montag about?

• The danger of questioning the law

• The upcoming war

• The consequence of keeping books

• His failing health

What revelation does Montag have about Mildred during this segment?

• She wants a divorce.

• She was once a teacher

• She knows about his stash of books

• She prefers electronic media to him.

What does Montag show Mildred after Beatty leaves?

• His collection of books

• His new television

• An old photo album

• A secret escape plan

What is Mildred’s reaction to what Montag shows her?

• She is excited and wants to read

• She is horrified and urges him to destroy the books

• She promises to keep his secret

• She is indifferent and ignores him