Fahrenheit 451 Vocabulary practice Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "Hearth" as used in the text?

• A) A type of amphibian

• B) A mythological bird

• C) The floor of a fireplace

• D) A rapidly rotating machine

The word "Salamander" in the text refers to which of the following?

• A) A puppet worked from above by strings

• B) an Amphibian

  with a Lizzard like shape

• C) A luxurious item

• D) A machine with a rapidly rotating container

What does the term "Kerosene" describe?

• A) A blood vessel

• B) A combustible hydrocarbon liquid

• C) A type of performance

• D) A method of purifying liquid

Which word describes something extremely elegant or enjoyable, often involving great expense?

• A) Prior

• B) Luxurious

• C) Odious

• D) Proclivity

What does the word "Prior" mean as used in the text?

• A) To grow or develop in a healthy way

• B) Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance

• C) A loud mixture of sounds

• D) To flatten by pressure

What is the definition of "Compress" according to the text?

• A) To purify a liquid by vaporizing it

• B) To mesmerize or put under a trance

• C) To flatten by pressure; squeeze or press

• D) A thin transparent wrapping material

The term "Hypnotize" in the text is best defined as:

• A) To grow or develop in a healthy way

• B) To mesmerize, put under, send into a trance

• C) A puppet worked from above by strings

• D) A loud mixture of sounds all at once

What is a "Marionette" as described in the text?

• A) A machine with a rapidly rotating container

• B) A puppet worked from above by strings attached to its limbs

• C) A luxurious item

• D) A type of performance

The word "Thimble" in the text is defined as:

• A) A thin transparent wrapping material

• B) A metal or plastic cap worn to protect the finger and push the needle in sewing

• C) A machine that applies centrifugal force to its contents

• D) A loud mixture of sounds all at once

What does "Distill" mean according to the text?

• A) To grow or develop in a healthy way

• B) To purify a liquid by vaporizing it, then condensing it

• C) To flatten by pressure; squeeze or press

• D) A puppet worked from above by strings