Fahrenheit 451 Part I

What motivates Guy Montag to begin questioning his role as a fireman in "Fahrenheit 451"?

• His dissatisfaction with his marriage

• His encounter with Clarisse McClellan

• His love for books

• His friendship with Captain Beatty

Identify the figurative language used in the following description from "Fahrenheit 451": "The books leapt and danced like roasted birds, their wings ablaze with red and yellow feathers."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the mood of the scene where Montag first meets Clarisse?

• Tense and foreboding

• Calm and reflective

• Joyful and carefree

• Mysterious and intriguing

Analyze the tone of Captain Beatty's speech to Montag about the history of firemen. What is the tone?

• Sympathetic

• Sarcastic

• Encouraging

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which theme is central to the first part of "Fahrenheit 451"?

• The dangers of technology

• The power of knowledge and individual thought

• The importance of family

• The inevitability of change

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Compare the relationship between Montag and Mildred to that of Montag and Clarisse. What is a key difference?

• Montag and Mildred share a deep intellectual connection, while Montag and Clarisse do not.

• Montag and Clarisse have a superficial relationship, while Montag and Mildred are deeply in love.

• Montag and Clarisse have meaningful conversations, while Montag and Mildred's relationship is distant and shallow.

• Montag and Mildred are best friends, while Montag and Clarisse are merely acquaintances.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the Mechanical Hound symbolize in "Fahrenheit 451"?

• The oppressive control of the government

• The freedom of the individual

• The beauty of nature

• The innocence of childhood

Why does Montag feel conflicted about his job as a fireman?

• He enjoys the power it gives him but dislikes the danger.

• He loves the camaraderie with his colleagues but hates the long hours.

• He is proud of his work but begins to question its morality.

• He is indifferent to his job but needs the money.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the figurative language in the following quote: "Her face was like a snow-covered island upon which rain might fall."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What mood is created by the description of Montag's home life with Mildred?

• Warm and inviting

• Cold and sterile

• Chaotic and lively

• Peaceful and serene