The Hearth and the Salamander
Who does Montag meet on his way home from work?
Clarisse McClellan
What book does Montag bring to Faber?
The Bible
What does Montag do to Captain Beatty?
He kills him with a flamethrower.
What does the burning of books symbolize in Fahrenheit 451?
The suppression of knowledge, censorship, and the destruction of free thought.
Who is the protagonist of Fahrenheit 451?
Guy Montag
What does Montag’s job as a fireman involve?
Burning books
What does Faber give Montag to help them stay connected?
A green bullet
Who reports Montag’s book collection to the authorities?
Mildred
What does the green bullet that Faber gives Montag symbolize?
Communication, knowledge, and connection to Faber.
What is the relationship between Montag and Mildred?
They are married, but their relationship is distant and disconnected.
What does Clarisse McClellan tell Montag about the past regarding firemen?
That they used to put out fires instead of starting them.
What does Montag suggest to do with the books to disrupt the firemen?
To plant books in firemen’s homes to get them arrested.
What does the government do to convince the public that Montag has been caught?
They kill an innocent man, claiming he is Montag.
What does the Mechanical Hound symbolize in the story?
The dangers of technology, dehumanization, and government control.
What is Clarisse McClellan known for in the story?
Her curiosity, free-thinking, and asking questions that make Montag reflect.
What happened to Mildred at the beginning of the story that required emergency medical intervention?
She overdosed on sleeping pills.
Why does Montag become angry while reading poetry to Mildred and her friends?
They dismiss the poem’s meaning and mock him.
What is the purpose of the group Montag meets by the river?
They memorize books to preserve knowledge for the future.
What does the salamander symbolize in the novel?
Fire and the firemen’s ability to survive fire.
How does Clarisse’s family contrast with Montag’s?
Clarisse’s family values thoughtful conversation, while Montag’s family is emotionally distant.
What image is on the firemen’s uniforms, symbolizing their role in society?
A salamander
What childhood memory does Montag remember while trying to read on the subway?
Trying to fill a sieve with sand to win a dime from his cousin.
What book does Montag realize he has partially memorized?
The Book of Ecclesiastes.
What does the Phoenix symbolize in the novel?
A cycle of destruction and rebirth, hope for humanity.
Why is Captain Beatty’s attitude towards books contradictory?
Although Beatty understands books and their meanings, he is committed to maintaining the oppressive, anti-book society.