F451 pt 2 pg 83-93

What does Faber mean when he says books have "quality"?

• They are written by famous authors
• They contain truthful details and depth
• They are beautifully bound and illustrated
• They are rare and expensive

Answer explanation

Faber believes the value of books comes from their truthful insights and depth of meaning.

Why does Faber claim books are feared?

• They reveal the imperfections of life
• They require too much effort to read
• They spread dangerous ideas
• They distract people from entertainment

Answer explanation

Books are feared because they expose life’s truths and imperfections, which society seeks to avoid.

What analogy does Faber use to describe the state of society?

• Flowers trying to grow on fireworks
• A bird trying to fly without wings
• A ship lost at sea
• A tree growing without sunlight

Answer explanation

Faber compares society’s futile efforts to flowers growing on something destructive like fireworks.

What are the three things Faber says are necessary for a meaningful life?

• Knowledge, community, and courage
• Leisure, quality of information, and action
• Freedom, education, and happiness
• Wealth, power, and influence

Answer explanation

Faber emphasizes the need for leisure, quality information, and the ability to act on that information.

How does Faber contrast books with television?

• Books are more realistic
• Books allow time for reflection
• Television offers more diverse ideas
• Television is more engaging

Answer explanation

Faber values books for the opportunity they provide for reflection, unlike fast-paced television.

What plan does Montag initially propose to Faber?

• To hide books in firemen’s houses
• To read books publicly to challenge authority
• To start a secret book club
• To print and distribute banned books

Answer explanation

Montag suggests planting books in firemen’s homes to undermine the system from within.

Why is Faber hesitant to help Montag at first?

• He is afraid of being caught and punished
• He no longer believes books can make a difference
• He doesn’t trust Montag’s intentions
• He prefers to work alone

Answer explanation

Faber fears the consequences of being caught for possessing or helping distribute books.

What does Montag do to convince Faber to help him?

• Offers him money
• Threatens to destroy a book
• Promises to protect him from the authorities
• Shows him a list of other rebels

Answer explanation

Montag forces Faber’s cooperation by threatening to destroy a valuable book.

What does Faber compare the decline of literature and knowledge to?

• An ice sculpture melting in the sun
• A forest burning to ashes
• A river drying up
• A storm destroying a village

Answer explanation

Faber likens the loss of literature to the slow melting of an ice sculpture, representing decay.

What role does Faber see for himself and Montag in the larger fight against censorship?

• Leading a revolution
• Planting seeds of change for the future
• Rebuilding libraries across the city
• Writing a manifesto for the oppressed

Answer explanation

Faber sees their role as planting the seeds of change for future generations, even if they won’t see the results themselves.