WorksheetsF451 S&S Reading Study Guide
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who does Montag turn to for help understanding the books he's stolen?
a)
Mildred
b)
Captain Beatty
c)
Clarisse
d)
Faber
2.
Montag stole a copy of which book from the old woman's house?
a)
Gulliver's Travels
b)
The Bible
c)
A collection of poetry
d)
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
3.
Irony is when something is different than it seems or than expected. Why is it ironic that Montag reads "Dover Beach" by Matthew Arnold?
a)
The poem reflects the emotions and conflict he is experiencing.
b)
The poem was written about the most recent war.
c)
The poem was written by a fireman.
d)
The poem is one that Mildred is very fond of.
4.
At the end of the chapter, the firemen receive a call and rush off to a house. Whose home is it?
a)
The president's
b)
Captain Beatty's
c)
Clarisse's
d)
Montag's
5.
A symbol is something in a story - an object, an image, a concept, etc. - that has some kind of deeper meaning than just the literal meaning. Montag's memory of the sieve could best be a symbol of:
a)
How time flies.
b)
How fate is inevitable.
c)
How knowledge is elusive.
d)
How people have no choice but to change over time.
6.
When Montag comes home from visiting with Faber, he...
a)
Reads "Dover Beach" to Mildred and her friends.
b)
Finds out Mildred has been destroying his books.
c)
Hides his books in a new place.
d)
All of the above.
7.
Ironically, what does Captain Beatty use to support his arguments about why books are bad?
a)
News reports on the war.
b)
Pictures of his family.
c)
Quotations from literature.
d)
The words of the president.
8.
Though Faber is a strong character with clear morals and acts as a mentor to Montag, what is one of his flaws?
a)
Indifference
b)
Cowardice
c)
Irritability
d)
Selfishness
9.
According to Faber, to fix this society people are desperately in need of quality...
a)
jobs and recreational activities.
b)
literature and information.
c)
Social time and family lives.
d)
More competent leaders.
10.
What do Mildred's friends' political views reflect about their characters and society as a whole?
a)
Deep thinking about political and social issues is common among voters
b)
Political involvement takes place mostly at a local level
c)
Criticism of political candidates is suppressed by governmental forces
d)
Superficiality of thought is acceptable and celebrated
11.
What is the most likely reason for Clara reacting so strongly to Montag's reading of "Dover Beach"?
a)
She recalls reading the poem as a child, and it makes her nostalgic for her youth
b)
She is moved by the emotional weight of the words because it's not something she encounters in her regular life
c)
She is terrified that Montag will be punished for possessing a book, and that she will get in trouble, also
d)
She remembers the time when she and her husband once read the same poem together
12.
According to Faber, why should people NOT hide their ignorance?
a)
Without showing it, people will never get the chance to learn
b)
If you don't show it, people will assume you think you're superior to them
c)
If it's hidden, people won't get the chance to judge you
d)
Ignorance should be extolled and applauded
13.
Which of the following quotations represents the conformity of this society?
a)
"Faber was a gray moth asleep in his ear, for the moment."
b)
"He put his hand to one side, palm up, for a gift. Montag put the book in it."
c)
Well, crisis is past and all is well, the sheep returns to the fold."
d)
"What traitors books can be! You think they're backing you up, and they turn on you."
14.
At the end of this section, why is Beatty the one to drive the Salamander?
a)
He is on a special mission to finally "take down" Faber and all those he believes to be co-conspirators
b)
He doesn't trust any of his firemen, as he suspects many of them sympathize with the anti-book-burning cause
c)
He knows he is going to Montag's house and wants to be the one to take Montag there, to prove a point
d)
He wants to get to Clarisse's old house as soon as possible, because he suspects her family has returned
15.
What is the reason Mildred gives for not wanting to get into reading books?
a)
"The books don't like me back"
b)
"The hound can hear us"
c)
"Too many big words"
d)
"Books aren't people"
16.
We learn in The Sieve and the Salamander that the country is preparing...
a)
To rewrite the constitution
b)
To commercialize religion
c)
For another war
d)
For a holiday that honors fireman
17.
What does Montag plan to do with the copy of the Bible he has?
a)
Have a duplicate made
b)
Throw it in the incinerator
c)
Return it to Beatty
d)
Read it to the women Mildred is having over
18.
According to Faber, what came first: the banning of books, or the lack of interest in reading them?
a)
The banning of books
b)
The lack of interest in reading them
19.
What word best describes Mrs. Phelps thoughts on the prospect of another way
a)
Concern
b)
Anger
c)
Carefree
d)
Sorrow
20.
Why does Mrs. Bowles say she voted for President Noble in the last election?
a)
He made a lot of promises
b)
She belongs to his political party
c)
She agreed with his policies
d)
He's nice looking
21.
What does Faber give Montag?
a)
A copy of Huck Finn
b)
Another copy of the Bible
c)
An ear piece that will allow Faber to communicate with Montag
d)
A lottery ticket
22.
What plan does Montage and Faber come up with?
a)
Gather as many books as possible and leave them in public parks
b)
Plant books in the homes of fireman
c)
Hack into the parlor walls and read to the people
d)
They can't agree on a plan
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