Fahrenheit 451 : Allusions and Symbolism Quiz

What is a reference to another work, person, or event called?

• Symbolism

• Allegory

• Allusion

• Mythical

What does an allusion depend on the audience having in order to understand it?

• Curiosity

• Knowledge

• Imagination

• Belief

An allusion about someone who is super strong like Hercules would be what type of allusion?

• Biblical

• Literary

• Mythical

• Pop culture

Using objects, characters, or events to represent abstract ideas or concepts is known as what?

• Allegory

• Symbolism

• Allusion

• Metaphor

What are the fire trucks called in Fahrenheit 451; this symbolizes their power over fire?

• Dragons

• Phoenixes

• Salamanders

• Griffins

A symbol that represents self-destruction by fire followed by rebirth and renewal is what?

• Dragon

• Phoenix

• Salamander

• Griffin

___________________ is increasing in Montag; like Icarus disobeying his father and flying too close to the sun, this may lead to his downfall.

• Concern

• Curiosity

• Fear

• Happiness

The Tower of Babel depicts God's involvement in the origin of language; If an author makes reference to this, it is considered what type of allusion?

• Mythical

• Literary

• Pop culture

• Biblical

What can be considered a symbol of knowledge?

• Fire

• Books

• Water

• Air

This can be considered a symbol of destruction.

• Water

• Earth

• Fire

• Air