Characters
This character (first and last name) is a teenager and independent thinker.
Clarisse McClellan
The Montags have this many "Parlor Walls" in their living room - though Mildred wants another one.
Three
Montag hides the books in a different place after he removes them from the air conditioner vent. Where does he hide them?
in the garden
What did Mildred do at the start of the story that upset Montag?
The title Fahrenheit 451 is symbolic of what?
It is the temperature at which paper burns.
This character is considered the "brains" of the rebellion and invented a way to communicate via earpiece.
Professor Faber
Where do the "Book People" tend to live to stay out of the eyes of the goverment?
Rural areas, away from the cities, along the railroad tracks
Motag takes these things from Faber's house in order to hide himself before running away.
a suitcase of Faber's dirty clothes and a bottle of whiskey
What is it about the men who come to help Mildred makes Montag upset?
They aren't professionals and don't act concerned or show any care for her at all.
What animal is the symbol of the firemen? (It's also what they call the firetruck).
a salamander
This character is highly intelligent, but does not use his knowledge to promote change.
Captain Beatty
The jet activity in the city tells us what is happening in the world around them?
There is a war happening.
Captain Beatty says that this man was the very first fireman.
Benjamin Franklin
What does Montag assume has happened to Mildred in the end of the story?
She is killed by the bomb because she didn't leave the city.
What is the title of the poem that Montag reads the women in the parlor?
Dover Beach
This character is the leader of the "Book People."
Granger
During what decade was the story written?
1950s
After killing Captain Beatty and burning the ear piece, what does Montag have to do for the first time?
think for himself
How many people phoned in the alarm on Montag for having books in the house?
Three: Mildred, Mrs. Phelps, and Mrs. Bowles
In what city did Mildred and Montag meet?
Chicago
This character has experienced a significant amount of loss that she has not processed or dealt with. (divorce, death to war, death to suicide, abortions)
Mrs. Phelps
What war was the United States involved in during the time that the novel was written?
The Cold War
What three things that are necessary to learn that Faber believes are missing from their lives?
1. Quality or texture of information
2. Leisure time to learn things
3. The right to have and to do those things
Which fireman's house did Montag plant the books in and why did he choose that house?
Mr. Black's house because he knew he wouldn't be at home (he was one of the men Montag knocked out).
What does the old woman say (quote) when they come to burn her books?
"Play the man, Master Ridley..."
("...we shall this day light such a candle, by God's grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out.")