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Fahrenheit 451 Test

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the protagonist of the novel?

a)

Clarisse McClellan

b)

Guy Montag

c)

Captain Beatty

d)

Professor Faber

2.

What is Montag's profession and how long has he worked this job?

a)

Fireman, 20 years

b)

Police officer, 10 years

c)

Fireman, 10 years

d)

Police officer, 20 years

3.

Complete the first line of the book: It was a pleasure to

(a)  

4.

What is the last thing Clarisse asks Montag on the night they meet?

a)

Can I get your number?

b)

Why are you a fireman?

c)

Do you read any of the books you burn?

d)

Are you happy?

5.

The book uses animal/nature imagery to describe the technology available in this society. List at least 3 examples of this and briefly explain why the description is appropriate.

4 lines
6.

What has happened to Mildred when we are first introduced to her?

a)

Overdosed on sleeping tablets

b)

Has been arrested

c)

Injured her leg

d)

Had a baby

7.

Describe the fun parks. Be specific

4 lines
8.

What are the "seashells"?

a)

Sleeping Tablets

b)

Tracking devices

c)

Wireless earphones

d)

Remote controls

9.

What architectural feature is no longer included on the houses of this novel?

a)

Swimming Pools

b)

Fireplaces

c)

Front Doors

d)

Porches

10.

Explain why porches are no longer built onto houses

4 lines
11.

Where does Montag hide the books he has stolen from burnings?

a)

Inside the freezer

b)

Under his pillow

c)

In the air vent

d)

Inside the fireplace

12.

What does Mildred call the people on the TV shows?

a)

Her brothers

b)

The guys

c)

The players

d)

The family

13.

"Consider the lilies" is an allusion to

(a)  

14.

Faber is an old man who used to be

a)

An English professor

b)

A Philosophy professor

c)

A Math professor

d)

A fireman

15.

What is Montag and Faber's big plan?

a)

To attack firehouses

b)

To burn the city

c)

To read books

d)

To destroy books

16.

Describe Mrs. Phelps reaction to Montag reading the poem "Dover Beach." Why does she react the way she does.

4 lines
17.

What is unique about the names of the people Montag meets outside of the city?

a)

They are names of places

b)

They are names of famous people

c)

They are names of popular brands

d)

They are titles of books

18.

Fire has symbolized destruction and sometimes force or strength at various times in the book. What does  the bonfire stand for at the end of the story?

4 lines