Vocabulary
Definiton of Trajectory is
What is the path that a moving object follows through space?
The number on Montag's helmet represents
What is the degrees Fahrenheit at which paper burns?
A late-night encounter with an eccentric teenage neighbor forces Montag to reevaluate his entire life and sense of happiness
What is meeting Calrisse?
This innocent question asked on a late-night walk completely shatters Montag's illusion
What is "Are you happy?"
This individual is completely detached from reality
Who is Mildred Montag?
Definition of Abyss is
What is a very deep, dark hole or space that seems to have no bottom?
The creature that represents Montag being resistant to fire
What is the Salamander?
During a routine book-burning call, Montag gives in to a sudden impulse and hides something forbidden under his jacket
What is stealing a book?
Montag says this to his wife after the old woman's death. Trying to get her to understand
What is "There must be something in books"?
This individual is a highly educated enforcer that uses his knowledge to defend suppression
Who is Captain Beatty?
Definition of Ballistic is
What is the movement of an object flying through the air after it is thrown, shot, or launched?
The person that symbolizes human awakening
Who is Clarisse McClellan?
A defiant homeowner rejects the firemen's authority and deliberately does something, proving her passion for literature
What is the old woman burning down her own house?
Captain Beatty says this to explain why the firemen exist, claiming their job is to keep people from feeling inferior
What is "We must all be alike"
This citizen chooses to go against the firemen and boldly announces a quote.
Who is the old woman?
Definition of Heresy is
What is a belief or opinion that strongly goes against official or accepted rules or teachings?
This natural element symbolizes cleansing, and renewal, serving as the direct opposite of the firemen's flames.
What is Rain?
Montag's foot collides with a discarded container on the dark bedroom floor, exposing his wife's secret
What is a sleeping pill bottle?
The old woman boldly declares this historical quote right before striking her match
What is "Play the man, Master Ridley"?
Who are the handymen?
Definition of Ravenous is
What is having an intense craving or desire for something?
This ancient symbol serves as a warning that a society will burn itself to ash before rebuilding
What is the Phoenix?
This event proves that human life has become completely devalued
Who are the emotionless handymen?
This remark by a man reveals how incredibly common suicide attempts have become.
What is "We get these cases nine or ten a night"?
These enforcers function as mindless, identical clones of Montag.
Who are Stoneman and Black?