Fahrenheit 451: The Sieve and the Sand

When they first begin to read the books, Mildred...

• Immediately agrees with Montag that the books are important.
• Runs away and tells the authorities what Montag has done.
• Is uninterested and confused by the books.
• Does not care that Montag has begun to read the books.

Why does Montag reach out to Faber the first time?

• Since Clarisse died, Montag needs a friend to talk to.
• Montag is confused by the books he stole, and he needs a teacher.
• Faber is an English Professor, and Montag wants to learn how to become a Professor as well.
• Montag finds the phone number Faber gave him and is curious if he is still alive.

What is the significance of the sieve and the sand?

• It shows the slow passing of time in the world.
• It is a metaphor for Mildred's feelings toward Montag.
• It is a metaphor for knowledge  and Montag's want of it.
• It shows how powerful the words of books can be.

What does Faber say about the physical books?

• They are not what is important; it is what is stated in books where the true power lies.
• Without the actual book binding itself, all the words in books are useless. 
• There is nothing important about books or what they have hidden within.
• Never judge a book by its cover.

What is the first thing Faber mentions is missing from people's lives?

• Iphones

• Quality information.

• A College Education.

• Books.

What is the second thing Faber says people are missing in their lives?

• Examination.
• School.
• Leisure time.
• Protests.

What is the third thing Faber states is missing?

• Freedom to pursue dreams.
• Freedom to move and travel around the world.
• Freedom to act without fear.
• Freedom of religion. 

What does Faber do for Montag to help him to talk to Beatty?

• Prepares his speech for him.
• Goes to the firehouse with Montag to speak with Beatty
• Gives him an earpiece so that Faber can speak to Montag at all times.
• Refuses to help Montag.

What does Montag do to Mildred and her friends?

• Laughs at them.
• Reads poetry to them.
• Forces them to read a book.
• Asks them to leave.

What does Montag say to Mrs. Bowels?

• He describes all the bad things in her life that have happened and he makes her cry.
• He tells her that she is going to be shipped off to join the army.
• He tells her to read a book.
• He tells her she is the only person he believes will understand books.