Fahrenheit 451 Study Questions

What is the significance of Montag seeing his reflection in Clarice’s eyes?

• It symbolizes Montag's self-awareness and realization.

• It shows Clarice's admiration for Montag.

• It indicates Montag's fear of Clarice.

• It represents Montag's anger towards society.

Clarisse causes Montag to recall a childhood memory in which a wish was embedded. What was the significance of the memory and the wish?

• It symbolized Montag's longing for a different life.

• It represented Montag's fear of fire.

• It was a memory of a family vacation.

• It was a wish for wealth and power.

What two observations does Clarice make about Montag’s conversational mannerisms?

• Clarice observes that Montag speaks quickly and avoids eye contact.

• Clarice notes that Montag is very articulate and confident.

• Clarice mentions that Montag often pauses and seems unsure.

• Clarice observes that Montag is very engaging and humorous.

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What things do the McClellans do which cause them to be classified as peculiar?

• They watch television all day.

• They read books and talk to each other.

• They go to bed early every night.

• They work long hours without breaks.

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What final question does Clarisse ask Montag on the night of their first encounter? Why is the question important to the plot?

• What is your favorite book?

• Do you ever read the books you burn?

• Are you happy?

• Why do you burn books?

When Montag enters his home, he stares at the blank wall, but in memory sees Clarisse. What extended simile describes how he sees her?

• Like a candle in the dark

• Like a shadow on the wall

• Like a reflection in the water

• Like a distant star in the sky

Find two further similes that Montag uses to describe Clarisse. Do the similes serve any purpose other than to characterize Clarisse?

• Yes, they highlight her uniqueness and contrast with society.

• No, they only serve to describe her appearance.

• Yes, they foreshadow future events in the story.

• No, they are irrelevant to the plot.

What event occurs that night which provides Montag with an impression of the state of his society? What is that impression?

• A fire alarm at a neighbor's house

• A public execution

• A government announcement

• A parade celebrating censorship

In contrast, what does Montag next hear and long for (want)?

• The sound of rain and the desire for freedom

• The laughter of children and the longing for family

• The noise of the city and the wish for silence

• The music of a harp and the yearning for peace

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What test of love does Clarisse give Montag, and how does he respond to it?

• Clarisse asks Montag if he loves her, and he says yes.

• Clarisse asks Montag to leave his job, and he agrees.

• Clarisse asks Montag to read a book, and he hesitates.

• Clarisse asks Montag to walk with her, and he enjoys it.

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