Literary Terms
What is a protagonist?
Main character
Name the character who is not like other girls
Clarisse
Which piece of evidence supports the inference that Mildred overdosed on sleeping pills?
A. "The object he had sent tumbling with is foot now glinted under the edge of his own bed."
B. "As he stood there the sky over the house screamed."
C. "Montag was cut in half."
D. "The small crystal bottle of sleeping tablets which earlier today had been filled with thirty capsules and which now lay uncapped and empty in the light of the tiny flare."
D
Q.
Why are we shown how Clarisse is different from other teens?
A. Bradbury didn't like teenagers and wanted to show how bad they really are.
B. It shows how bad the society was, how she was more special than the others, and it foreshadowed her death.
C. It made the book more fun
D. It gave the book a more mature feel
B. It shows how bad the society was, how she was more special than the others, and it foreshadowed her death.
What is Ms. Stephanie's favorite drink?
Boba or coffee
What is the difference between utopia and dystopia?
Utopia= perfect world
Dystopia= corrupt world that seems perfect
What is Montag's first name?
Guy
On pages 3 - 5, Montag describes Clarisse with words like "bright as snow in the moonlight" and "pale surprise." Why does he describe her with words that are synonymous with white?
A. Because he feels like he is evil and she isn't
B. Because she does not understand how the world works
C. Because she is pure and innocent
D. Because she is a little girl.
C. Because she is pure and innocent
Why did Emergency Hospital send technicians instead of a doctor to treat Mildred?
A. The patient didn't have enough insurance coverage to merit a doctor's care.
B. Doctors only treated men
C. There weren't enough doctors, so none ever left the hospital.
D. That kind of medical procedure was so common that technician-operated machines had been developed to treat the patient.
D. That kind of medical procedure was so common that technician-operated machines had been developed to treat the patient.
What is the significance of the title Fahrenheit 451?
It is apparently the temperature at which a book burns.
a genre of fiction in which the stories often tell about science and technology of the future.
Science Fiction
Which character always has "seashells" in their ears and has a "parlor family"?
Mildred
Which piece of evidence below helps the reader understand that Montag enjoyed his job?
A. "With his symbolic helmet numbered 451 on his stolid head."
B. "While the flapping pigeon-winged books died on the porch..."
C. "It was a special pleasure to see things eaten, to see things blackened and changed."
C. "It was a special pleasure to see things eaten, to see things blackened and changed."
On pages 63 & 64, Why did Montag stop Mildred from burning the books? Choose all that apply. (3)
A. He wanted to get them to someone who could use them
B. He wanted to figure out why people were afraid of them
C. He wanted to know why people were willing to die for them
D. He wanted to know why the hound was after him
E. He wanted to see for himself if what was in them was actually dangerous
B. He wanted to figure out why people were afraid of them
C. He wanted to know why people were willing to die for them
E. He wanted to see for himself if what was in them was actually dangerous
What is the main conflict of Part 1?
A. Beatty wants Montag to replace him as Captain when Beatty is promoted
B. Clarisse is part of an underground movement that sells information and technology
C. Montag is afraid of the Hound and thinks it is programmed to come after him
D. Montag struggles against being a firefighter and continuing to burn books
D. Montag struggles against being a firefighter and continuing to burn books
Is this example direct or indirect characterization?
Her face, turned to him now, was fragile milk crystal with a soft and constant light in it. It was not the hysterical light of electricity but—what? But the strangely comfortable and rare and gently flattering light of the candle.
Who is an antagonist in the story?
Beatty
On page 37, Captain Beatty restates the quote the old lady said before they burned her books."We shall this day light such a candle, by God's grace, in English, as I trust shall never be put out,". What does this reveal about Beatty?
A. That he suspects Montag of something major
B. That he is actually part of a secret underground uprising
C. That his has read many of the books that they burn.
D. That he was a Literature teacher before the information apocalypse.
C. That his has read many of the books that they burn.
What happens to Montag as a result of meeting Clarisse?
A. He considers leaving his wife
B. He starts to notice what's missing in his life
C. He decides he no longer wants to be a firefighter
D. He becomes more committed to extinguishing books
B. He starts to notice what's missing in his life
Why is Clarisse afraid of teenagers
her age?
A. They are violent; they kill each other, go road racing, and destroy things
B. They bully Clarisse because she is different
C. They are the ones who stopped reading
D. They stopped going to school all together
A. They are violent; they kill each other, go road racing, and destroy things
Main character that initially conforms to society, but ultimately questions it.
Anti-hero
What is the name of the Former English Professor Montag wants to ask for help?
Faber
On page 54, what does Beatty mean when he says "More sports for everyone, group spirit, fun, and you don't have to think, eh? Organize and organize and super organize super-super sports. More cartoons in books. More pictures. The mind drinks less and less."
A. People are bored and want more entertainment
B. The government worked really hard to enrich and deepen everyone's education
C. The people are so busy with being entertained that they don't have time or energy to think
D. The organization of entertainment made everything better.
C. The people are so busy with being entertained that they don't have time or energy to think
What two things make Montag realize that he much change his life?
A. A woman chooses to burn with her books and Clarisse dies
B. A woman refuses to give up her books and Clarisse moves away
C. A neighbor reports Clarisse's books and Clarisse kills herself
D. His wife betrays him and Clarisse is there to comfort him
A. A woman chooses to burn with her books and Clarisse dies
Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?
A. To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject
B. To show the importance of symbols
C. To give readers a hint about what is going to happen.
A. To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject