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WorksheetsFahrenheit 451 - QUIZ 1 (3-32)
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 37mins
In the sentence: "his great python spitting its venomous kerosene upon the world", the writer is using a metaphor to describe the fireman pouring gas on a house in order to set it on fire. In that context, the word venomous could also mean:
Deadly
Feared
Painful
Destructive
Who is Guy Montag and what is his job?
A 30 yr old fireman who starts fires to burn books instead of putting them out.
He's the son of a police officer who works for the government
What smelled like perfume to Montag?
kerosene
smoke
Clarisse asked Montag if he was happy. Was he?
Montag doesn't really know what it means to be happy.
Yes, because he didn't really understand what it was like to be sad.
Who is Mildred?
Montag's cousin.
Montag's wife.
Montag's mom.
What are "parlor walls"?
Big screens that take up entire walls of rooms
Long dark tunnels where people drive very fast
Reflections
He considers leaving his wife
He starts to notice what's missing in his life
He becomes more committed to burning books
the metal extension piece that the firehose connects to
How old does Clarisse say she is?
15
17
20
22
What symbol is on Guy Montag's arm?
salamander
phoenix
451
fire
At what temperature does paper burn?
1000 degrees celsius
451 degrees fahrenheit
100 degrees fahrenheit
451 degrees clesius
When Mildred speaks of her “family” she is referring to
Guy
her children
her parents and siblings
television characters
What is Guy Montag's job?
Librarian
Fireman
Police Officer
Politician
How does Montag feel about his job at the very beginning of the book?
Cautious and guilty
He hates his job
Enthusiastic and confident
Worried about his salary
How does Montag meet Clarisse McClellan?
Walking home from work
He burns her house and books
She is a fireman too
His wife introduces him to Clarisse
Describe the structure of the mechanical hound.
Has 4 legs like a dog but is a robot.
Has 8 legs, made of steel, brass, and copper.
Is a robot dog that does chores.
It attacks animals and people when angered.
What symbol is on Guy Montag's chest?
salamander
phoenix
451
fire
What are the themes most explored in the novel up to this point?
Love, friendship, betrayal, identity, and power
War, religion, and nature
Politics, economics, and science
Adventure, mystery, and horror
How does censorship play a role in Fahrenheit 451?
Censorship is used to control and manipulate the population.
Censorship is used to promote freedom of speech.
Censorship is used to encourage critical thinking.
Censorship is not a significant theme in the novel.
What is the purpose of conformity in the society depicted in the novel?
To encourage diversity and inclusivity.
To maintain social order and stability.
To promote individuality and creativity.
To challenge societal norms and values.
What does fire symbolize in Fahrenheit 451?
Creativity, imagination, and inspiration.
Safety, warmth, and comfort.
Destruction, censorship, and control of knowledge.
Freedom, enlightenment, and progress.
How does the Mechanical Hound contribute to the theme of fear in the novel? Choose two.
By representing a constant and relentless threat
By symbolizing the loss of individuality and freedom.
By highlighting the dangers of animal technology and surveillance.
By creating a sense of paranoia and unease in the characters.
Which of the following sentences from the text best supports the idea that Clarisse is rebellious?
“He saw himself in her eyes, suspended in two shining drops of bright water..."
“Do you mind if I walk back with you?”
"Do you ever read any of the books you burn?"
“There was only the girl walking with him now..."
Which excerpt from the text proves that Clarisse has been following Guy since before they met?
"The last few nights he had had the most uncertain feelings about the sidewalk just around the corner here, moving in the starlight toward his house. He had felt that a moment prior to his making the turn, someone had been there.”
“Is it true that long ago firemen put fires out instead of going to start them?”
“There was only the girl walking with him now, her face bright as snow in the moonlight, and he knew she was working his questions around, seeking the best answers she could possibly give.”
“Do you mind if I ask? How long’ve you worked at being a fireman?”
Which of these inferences about the government is best supported by the text?
The government cut the power in Guy’s childhood home so that he could bond with his mother.
The government is burning books because authors were the leaders of a rebellion against it.
The government changed the role of police officers to now be the ones who commit crimes.
One reason the government is destroying books is because it is rewriting history.
Which of the following quotes acts as proof that the government is attempting to rewrite history?
“Monday burn Millay, Wednesday Whitman, Friday Faulkner, burn ’em to ashes, then burn the ashes.”
“Houses have always been fireproof, take my word for it.”
“One time, as a child, in a power failure, his mother had found and lit a last candle and there had been a brief hour of rediscovery...”
“While the books went up in sparkling whirls and blew away on a wind turned dark with burning.”
Which of the following statements best explains why Guy seems to enjoy the company of Clarisse?
She talks to him in a way that he is not used to.
He plans on turning her over to the authorities.
She acts like she is better than him.
He enjoys teaching her about the history of firefighting.
The practice of officially examining books, movies, etc., and suppressing unacceptable parts is called -
Which of the following is the best definition for a dystopia?
an imaginary perfect world where everyone is happy
a book that tells what has happened in someone’s life, written by someone else
a book in which someone writes about their own life, or books of this type
an imaginary place where life is extremely difficult and a lot of unfair or immoral things happen
Dystopian literature describes
the opposite of an ideal world
a perfect world
an ideal society
a place that is most pleasant
Which of the following countries were known to have burned books at the time of the writing of Fahrenheit 451?
Japan
The Soviet Union
Germany
China
Which electronic invention was just beginning to have an impact in American homes in the 1950s?
radio
television
telephone
microphone
Clarisse was part of the old society where talking and thinking were appreciated. How was this viewed by the others?
She was socially elite.
She was regarded as holy.
She was thought to be insane.
She was thought to be nosey.
Considering how we regard firemen today, why is it ironic that people are afraid of them in the novel?
It’s ironic that firemen are the ones to STOP fires, just like in the present.
It’s ironic that firemen are the ones to START fires and hurt people, when they’re supposed to HELP and STOP fires.
It’s ironic that firemen are only MEN and no women appear to be allowed to work as firefighters.
It’s ironic that they are not called firefighters, but only FIREMEN, since they don’t fight fires.
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