Fahrenheit 451 Final Exam

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What is the theme represented by Mildred's reliance on technology in Fahrenheit 451?

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Reliance on technology

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What type of figurative language is used in the quote about houses burning by accident?

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Dramatic irony

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What is referred to as 'The Salamander' in Fahrenheit 451?

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The fire truck

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Why is Montag afraid of Beatty?

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He knows more and will confuse Montag, may be able to convince him to quit thinking.

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How are television shows depicted in the society of Fahrenheit 451?

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Lots of color, noise, and violence but no plot or substance to them.

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What does the term 'censorship' mean in the context of Fahrenheit 451?

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The suppression of ideas and information.

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What role do firemen play in the society of Fahrenheit 451?

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They burn books and enforce censorship.

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What is the significance of the character Clarisse in Fahrenheit 451?

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She represents curiosity and the questioning of societal norms.

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How does Montag's character change throughout the novel?

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He evolves from a conforming fireman to a questioning rebel.

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What does the 'fire' symbolize in Fahrenheit 451?

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Destruction of knowledge and the potential for rebirth.