Fahrenheit 451 Quiz

What is the primary role of firemen in the society depicted in Fahrenheit 451?

• To extinguish fires

• To start fires to burn books

• To protect citizens from fire

• To regulate the weather

What does Guy Montag, the protagonist, initially think about his job as a fireman?

• He finds it meaningless and tiresome.

• He is proud and satisfied with his work.

• He feels guilty for burning books.

• He wants to quit and become a teacher.

What does Montag first notice about Clarisse McClellan?

• Her fascination with fire

• Her strange way of asking questions

• Her love for books

• Her anger toward society

What does Montag's wife, Mildred, do that reflects the shallow nature of their society?

• She reads books in secret.

• She tries to escape the city.

• She is obsessed with watching TV and listening to the 'seashell' radio.

• She talks to Clarisse about life.

What does Clarisse mean when she says, 'Are you happy'?

• She is questioning Montag's state of mind and his satisfaction with life.

• She is just making small talk.

• She is criticizing his job as a fireman.

• She is trying to manipulate Montag.

Montag is completely aware of the dangers of books at the beginning of the novel.

• True

• False

The mechanical hound is an advanced robot that helps firemen catch and destroy books.

• True

• False

Clarisse is a curious, free-thinking young woman who enjoys discussing ideas and observations.

• True

• False

Montag's society has a ban on books because they believe books cause conflict and unhappiness.

• True

• False

Montag has a close relationship with his wife, Mildred, and they enjoy spending time together.

• True

• False