Fahrenheit 451 Section 1-2 Review

One of the major themes is the concept of burning.  Why are 'burning' and 'fire' significant to the story?  

• Burning can be seen as a form of punishment
• Burning and fire can be seen as a form of rebirth and new beginnings
• Burning and fire can be seen as giving order to society
• Burning and fire are not significant to the book

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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.

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.

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The young woman at the beginning helps Guy in what way?

• She helps Guy see himself, almost as if she were a mirror.
• She makes him feel important.
• She helps him know that his occupation is necessary.
• She helps Guy feel loved.

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Captain Beatty says, “A book is a loaded gun in the house next door.  Burn it. Breach man’s mind.  Who knows who might be the target of the well-read man?” (58). This extended metaphor implies that:

• Books help humans to expand their minds and reach their full potential.
• Without books, mankind is lost.
• Books influence people to engage in crime.
• Books do more harm than good; they give people ideas, which make them dangerous.

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In the novel jets have been heard flying across the sky, why?

• The jets are always flying overhead
• There is a possibility of war
• This is a practice routine
• The book takes place near an airport

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Why were porches and gardens removed? 

• They were creating an environmental hazard.
• They encouraged people to sit, think, and talk. 
• They looked too pretty.
• They were misunderstood.

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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.

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The following quote is an example of what literary device?
"Here comes a very strange beast, which in all toungues is called a fool"

• simile
• metaphor
• alliteration
• onomaptopeis

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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.

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