Fahrenheit 451 Review

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 the amazing police officer who works for the government.

How can we describe Clarisse McClellan (from the book)?

• Clarisse comes off as angelic and curious. She has a certain liveliness to herself.

• She comes off as this hateful person, but shes strong and independent.

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What smelled like perfume to Montag?

• kerosene

• smoke

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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.

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Who is Mildred?

• Montag's cousin.

• Montag's wife.

• Montag's mom.

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What are "parlor walls"?

• Big screens that take up entire walls of rooms

• Long dark tunnels where people drive very fast

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How did the firemen know which houses had books?

• Neighbors called the firehouse if someone had books.

• People hiding books would feel guilty and eventually come clean.

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What did Montag do in the old lady's attic?

• He took one of her books.

• He took her money.

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What happens to Montag as a result of meeting Clarisse?

• He considers leaving his wife

• He starts to notice what's missing in his life

• He becomes more committed to burning books

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The Seashell Radios that Mildred has are very similar to what item we use today?

• headphones
• XM radio
• earbuds
• MP3 player