Fahrenheit - Recall
Why is the novel entitled Fahrenheit 451?
Temp. of sun // Earth's Core // Chemicals Produced // Books Burn
Temperature that books burn
How does the first scene of the play illustrate the "ancient grudge" mentioned by the Chorus?
The Capulets and Montagues taunt each other and fight for no reason.
Which 3 describe Clarisse? - Doesn't fit in // She is an old lady // She thinks people don't care enough // She killed friends // She thinks people drive too fast.
Doesn't fit in // People don't care enough // People drive too fast
"Books can go under the microscope. You find life under the glass streaming past in infinite PROFUSION" What does profusion mean in this sentence?
ABUNDANCE
Describe Montag's Job
He finds books & burns them
What does Benvolio suggest to help Romeo get over his heartbreak with Rosaline at the beginning of the play?
Romeo should look at other beautiful women and attend the Capulet Masquerade Ball.
What quote BEST describes how Clarisse is different? "THEY kill each other" // "6 of my friends were shot" // "There was a time people didn't kill" // "Do you know, I'm responsible."
"We are living in a time when flowers try to live on flowers, instead of grow on good rain and black loam." What does LOAM mean here?
SOIL
What were the "Parlor Walls?"
A Surround TV system in which the audience could interact.
How does Mercutio respond to Romeo's dream before going to the Masquerade Ball?
He responds with dismissal, claiming that dreams are just vain fantasy.
Which words describe Mildred? Select all that apply - Selfish // Careless // Friendly // Happy
Selfish & Careless
A "Sieve" is a strainer used to filter sand for treasures. How does a "Sieve" pertain or connect to Montag?
He has a childhood memory of trying to fill a sieve with sand to collect a dime from his cousin. The sieve represents Montag's mind. Unable to hold on to wisdom.
"I heard once that a long time ago houses used to burn by accident and firemen needed to stop the flames." This is an example of WHAT literary device?
IRONY
How did firemen KNOW which houses had books?
Neighbors, family & friends became informants to notify authorities.
What are Juliet's THREE fears that she has in the moments before she takes the potion?
Which would BEST describe Bradbury's tone toward ignorance? - Supportive // Angry & Antagonistic // Calm & Passive // Irritated & Confused -
Angry & Antagonistic.
How is the sieve a potential SYMBOL within the book?
Montag seeks the truth about society in books, but the truth seems impossible to grasp in any permanent way.
FABER felt that 3 elements were MISSING from life. Which was NOT one of these Elements? - Quality & Texture of info. // Choosing your job // Leisure time // Right to carry actions based on the two other items.
Satisfaction of choosing your own job.
WHO was the final informant to notify authorities about books in Montag's home?
Mildred
Mercutio!
"Mildred ran from the parlor like a native fleeing an eruption of Vesuvius" This is an example of what TYPE of figurative language or writing technique?
SIMILE
Which of the following would NOT be used to describe the TONES of F451? - Mournful // Dramatic // Rebellious // Angry.
Dramatic
What does Romeo realize in this passage? "O sweet Juliet, Thy beauty hath made me effeminate and in my temper softened valor's steel."
His thirst for romance compromised his idea of traditional, fierce masculinity.