Fahrenheit 451
What character makes Montag reconsider life and the “normal” ways of society?
Clarisse
Who turns out to be Taryn’s mysterious suitor?
Locke
Photosynthesis (other process is chemosynthesis)
Who does Mildred refer to as “the family?”
The characters on the 3 big screens in the living room.
How does Vivienne’s mother make Madoc believe they died?
She burns their house down and includes the remains of a dead woman and child.
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
Why does the government censor books/media in Montag’s society?
It’s easier to control people when they don’t question society and don’t think for themselves, and books often encourage such free thought.
Who was involved in Liriope’s death and for what reasons?
Prince Dain had the Ghost poison Liriope because a prophecy said that if Liriope’s baby lived, he would never be king.
The two shortest sides of a right triangle are 6ft and 8ft long. What’s the length of the hypotenuse?
10 ft
How does Montag escape the Mechanical Hound while he’s on the run?
He changes into Faber-smelling clothes, drinks alcohol, and jumps into the river.
What is mithridatism, and how does Jude use this knowledge?
The process of ingesting small amounts of poison to build up one’s immunity. Jude consumes small amounts of poison to make herself more immune and harder to kill.
What are two possible values of x when…
x2 + 5x + 6 = 0x = {-3, -2}
What do you think Ray Bradbury wants readers to think about after reading Fahrenheit 451? (Your answer must be thorough)
Correct answers mention independent thought, the importance of reading, and/or concerns about government censorship
Why does Jude want to be a knight? (Your answer must be thorough)
She wants to prove to herself and others that she belongs in Faerieland. She wants protection bc she feels weak as a mortal. She wants power bc she has felt powerless for so long.
What does it mean for an animal to be crepuscular?
Active at dawn and dusk