TED-Ed: Why should you read “Fahrenheit 451”? - Iseult Gillespie

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is a dystopian novel set in a future where books are banned and 'firemen' burn any that are found. The protagonist, Montag, is a fireman who begins to question the society's anti-book stance. The novel explores themes of censorship, the impact of mass media, and the loss of independent thought. Published during the Cold War, it reflects the era's paranoia and fear of censorship. Bradbury's work warns of a future where apathy and mindless entertainment lead to the suppression of ideas and creativity.

What is Montag's job in the society depicted in Fahrenheit 451?

• A librarian

• A police officer

• A teacher

• A fireman

What societal issue does Fahrenheit 451 primarily address?

• Technological advancement

• Economic inequality

• Censorship and suppression of ideas

• Environmental pollution

During which historical period was Fahrenheit 451 published, reflecting its themes?

• World War I

• The Great Depression

• The Cold War

• The Renaissance

What does Montag realize about the role of the masses in the rise of the oppressive regime?

• They actively supported it

• They resisted it from the start

• They were unaware of it

• Their apathy allowed it to happen

What is the significance of the title 'Fahrenheit 451'?

• It is the temperature at which water boils

• It is the temperature of the sun's surface

• It is the average temperature of the Earth

• It is the temperature at which paper burns