Characters
Who is the main character of the story?
Guy Montag
What is Montag's job?
Fireman
Where does Montag meet Clarisse?
While walking home
What animal is associated with the firemen?
The salamander
What does Montag do when he gets home from work?
He goes to bed / returns home to Mildred.
Who is the young girl Montag meets while walking home?
Clarisse McClellan
At what temperature does paper burn?
451°F
What question does Clarisse ask Montag that surprises him?
Are you happy?"
What mechanical creature is used by the firemen?
The Mechanical Hound
What is Mildred's nickname?
Millie
What is the name of Montag's wife?
Mildred
What does Montag secretly take from a fire?
A book
What happens to Mildred after taking too many sleeping pills?
She needs medical treatment.
What does Clarisse like to do outside?
Observe nature and walk around.
What does Mildred call the people on the television screens?
Her "family."
Who is Montag's fire chief?
Captain Beatty
What do books represent to Montag as he begins changing?
Knowledge and ideas
What does Montag realize after talking with Clarisse?
He begins to question whether he is actually happy.
What does Mildred spend much of her time watching?
The television "parlor"
What does Montag notice about Mildred's behavior toward him?
She is often distant and more interested in the TV walls than in him.
Which character makes Montag begin questioning whether he is truly happy?
Clarisse
why might books be dangerous to Montag's society?
They contain different ideas that can make people think and question their world.
What does Montag's interaction with Clarisse cause him to do?
He begins questioning his job, his marriage, and the society around him.
What important question does Montag struggle with after meeting Clarisse?
Whether he is truly happy with his life.
What does Montag begin to realize about his relationship with Mildred?
They are emotionally distant and don't truly understand each other.