Understanding 'Fahrenheit 451' - A Quiz

Who is Montag speaking to at the beginning of the text?

• Mildred

• Beatty

• Faber

• Clarisse

What does Montag have under his arm when he visits Faber?

• A fireman’s helmet

• A book

• A letter

• A newspaper

Why does Montag say he came to see Faber?

• To learn to understand what he reads

• To get a new job

• To hide from the authorities

• To borrow money

According to Faber, what is the first thing missing from society?

• Quality of information

• Books

• Leisure

• Freedom

What does Faber say books have that makes them important?

• Colorful covers

• Quality and texture

• Famous authors

• High price

What is the second thing Faber says is missing from society?

• Better technology

• More books

• More entertainment

• Leisure to digest information

What does Faber suggest is the third necessary thing for society?

• The right to carry out actions based on learning

• More time for relaxation

• Better education

• More government control

What plan does Montag propose to Faber?

• To join the firemen

• To start a new government

• To escape the city

• To print extra copies of books

What does Faber say about the current state of books in society?

• They are outdated

• They are too expensive

• They are banned and feared

• They are widely read

What metaphor does Faber use to describe the current state of society?

• A tree without roots

• A bird in a cage

• A flower trying to live on flowers

• A ship lost at sea