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WorksheetsFahrenheit 451: Part 2 Quiz
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 42mins
Who is Faber?
A fireman
A philosopher
Mildred's friend's husband
An English professor
Why does Montag seek out Faber?
He wants Faber to teach him to understand books and to think for himself
He knows that Faber has books and he wants to take them for himself
He knows that Faber has books and he is trying to be a responsible fireman by arresting him
He wants to give Faber the last copy of the Bible so that it may be preserved for future generations
Why does Faber say that firemen are rarely necessary?
Because there are hardly any books left to burn
Because people are very scared of the consequences
Because people stopped reading on their own accord
Because any day now the war will wipe their society off the face of the earth
Which line shows Mrs. Bowles cold, detached tone when she talks about her children?
“I’ve had two children by Caesarean section.”
“I put up with them when they come home three days a month."
“Besides, they sometimes look just like you, and that’s nice.”
How do Mildred's two friends react to Montag reading poetry?
Very upset, one is sobbing uncontrollably and the other friend yells, both rush out of the house
They really enjoy hearing it and start wondering why they haven't spent more time listening to poetry
They are tempted to hear more, but afraid of the consequences if they get caught
Very upset, they attack Montag, yank the book out of his hands and throw it into the fire themselves
"The three empty walls of the room were like the pale brows of sleeping giants now, empty of dreams."
Why is Montag afraid of Beatty? (The biggest reason)
He knows about all of the hidden books and could have Montag arrested and his house burned
He knows more and will confuse Montag, may be able to convince him to quit thinking
He is Montag's boss and Montag really respects his opinions
He is someone Montag will see often and Montag doesn’t want him to be upset
What literary device is the following an example of?
Dandy Dental Detergent, Denham's Dentifrice, Dentifrice, Dentifrice
onomatopoeia
Where are the firemen called to at the end of part 2?
Beatty's house
Clarisse's house
Montag's house
Faber's house
What book does Faber want from Montag?
Gulliver's Travels
Hamlet
The Bible
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
According to Faber, what three (3) things are needed to change society? Check all that apply.
the right to act on information that is learned
leisure time to think about information that is learned
the ability to talk to the TV parlor families
learning quality information
using actors to relay information
What idea does Faber accidentally give Montag?
To work hidden messages into tv shows and radio advertisements
To plant books in the firemen's houses and call in alarms on them
To start printing more books so that people can begin reading again
To start reading books whenever possible to whoever will listen
What is a sieve?
a container with no lid to contain items
a shovel
an object that does not hold anything
an object that strains through tiny holes
In the debate on books, Beatty cites, "'The Devil can cite scripture for his purpose" (Bradbury 106). What does this quote mean?
The devil does not know how to read.
The devil knows how to cite the bible, properly.
The devil can recite the bible.
The devil can use words in the bible for a bad purpose.
On his way to Faber’s house, what keeps distracting Montag from being able to focus on reading?
“Denham’s Dentifrice” advertisement on the radio
The Mechanical Hound is still watching him
Faber keeps talking to him using the green bullet
A homeless man is asking him for spare change
Why does Faber initially refuse to help Montag?
He says he is a coward and does not want to risk his life or safety
He thinks Montag is tricking him
He is like Mildred, and doesn't want anything to do with books
He is secretly a spy for Cpt. Beatty
What is the "green bullet"?
An earpiece that allows Faber to communicate with Montag
A special bullet that will always hit its target
A pill drug that makes the user forget their past
A tracking device that Montag will plant on Cpt. Beatty's jacket
Who are Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Bowles?
Mildred's friends
Cpt. Beatty's spies
Faber's daughters
Clarisse's aunts
In the eyes of Mildred, Mrs. Phelps, and Mrs. Bowles, what is the most important criteria to consider before voting on a presidential candidate?
their looks
their beliefs
their promises
their political party
What are two examples of dehumanization that comes from Mrs. Bowles?
She sees her children only three days a month
She allows her children to read books
She lets her children watch TV all day
She only feeds them once a day
The title of Part Two is “The Sieve and the Sand”.
What does the Sieve represent and what does the Sand represent?
Select the TWO best options.
The Sieve represents the mind
The Sand represents knowledge
The Sieve represents freedom
The Sand represents superiority
