Fahrenheit 451 pg 36-44

What does Clarisse do with the dandelion?

• She blows on it to make a wish.
• She rubs it under her chin.
• She throws it away.
• She gives it to Montag.

Answer explanation

Clarisse uses the dandelion to see if she’s in love by rubbing it on her chin.

Where does Clarisse say she is going after speaking with Montag?

• To her psychiatrist
• Home
• To the library
• To meet her uncle

Answer explanation

Clarisse tells Montag that she has an appointment with her psychiatrist.

What job does Montag have?

• Policeman
• Mechanic
• Fireman
• Teacher

Answer explanation

Montag works as a fireman, which is a key element of his identity in the story.

Why does Montag tell Clarisse he can’t love anyone?

• He doesn’t believe in love.
• He is in love but feels distant.
• The dandelion didn’t rub yellow on his chin.
• Clarisse thinks he is too old for love.

Answer explanation

Montag says the dandelion test shows he’s not in love, even though he insists he is.

What does Clarisse’s psychiatrist say about her?

• She’s predictable.
• She’s an introvert.
• She’s an “onion” with layers.
• She’s “dull and predictable.”

Answer explanation

Clarisse’s psychiatrist thinks she has complex layers, symbolized by an onion.

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How would Montag likely respond if Clarisse asked him to walk in the rain with her?

• He would decline, saying he doesn’t enjoy it.
• He would agree because he is curious.
• He would ignore her.
• He would criticize her for her strange behavior.

Answer explanation

Montag initially says he doesn’t like the idea of walking in the rain.

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What might Clarisse’s attraction to nature and simple things, like rain, suggest about her?

• She is shy and fearful.
• She values sensory experiences.
• She dislikes books.
• She is uninterested in society.

Answer explanation

Clarisse is curious and observant about nature, which reflects her enjoyment of sensory experiences.

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What does Montag’s reaction to the dandelion test reveal about his feelings?

• He is indifferent toward his emotions.
• He is surprised by how disconnected he feels.
• He is trying to avoid the topic of love.
• He wants Clarisse to like him.

Answer explanation

Montag feels unsettled when the dandelion doesn’t show him as being in love, revealing his inner conflict.

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How does Clarisse contrast with other people Montag knows?

• She is much younger.
• She talks about unconventional ideas and asks questions.
• She works with him.
• She dislikes the outdoors.

Answer explanation

Unlike others, Clarisse is inquisitive and shares unique perspectives.

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Is Montag’s frustration with the dandelion test justified? Why or why not?

• Yes, because he feels it reveals something untrue.
• No, because he understands it is only a game.
• Yes, as it symbolizes his unfulfilling marriage.
• No, as he isn’t interested in Clarisse’s ideas.

Answer explanation

The test reminds Montag of his lack of love, mirroring his dissatisfaction with his marriage.

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