Montag
Books
Symbolism
History
Relationships
100

When did Montag marry his wife 

10 years ago 

100

Why are they burning books? 

They promote free thinking.

100

What does the color white symbolize in Clarrise Mcclellan? 

Purity and innocence. 

100

Who was the first fireman? 

Benjamin Franklin 

100

name two people that started to bond in part 1. 

Clarrise and Montag 

200

What color is Montag seen as and why? 

Black; he's a fireman and he's closed-minded compared to Clarrise. 

200

What did Montag say that was suspicious to Beaty? 

"Once upon a time..." 

200

What does the salamander symbolize? 

The salamander symbolizes the fireman starting fires. 

200

What is the story behind the salamander? 

When fires would start, salamanders were always seen running from them so they were believed to start fires. 

200

Is Montag and his wife's relationship good or bad and why? 

(bad)They were strangers to each other. 

300

Who was Montag's friend  

Clarrise.

300

Why is liking books and wanting to read them seen as anti-social? 

Because now reading books isn't normal; going out and killing each other is seen as social. 

300

What do the salamander and the hearth have in common? 

They both have to do with fire. 

300

According to Clarisse's uncle, why are porches/decks not built anymore? 

They encourage free time and leisure. 

300

How was the relationship between Clarisse and her family? 

They were very very close. 

400

What is Montag hiding behind the hearth? 

BOOKS

400

What does the hound look for/do? 

The hound searches for books and then burns them. 

400

When Clarisse is shown in the book, what happens to the surroundings and why? 

Nature is brought up because Clarisse pays attention to those things more than other people. 

400

When did Montag and his wife meet each other? 

They don't remember because no one really cares anymore. 

400

What do wives usually do? 

They do nothing and usually sit around the house. 

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