Characters
Who is the fireman that questions his society's rules?
Guy Montag
What job does Montag have at the start of the novel?
A fireman that burns books
Where does the story mainly take place?
An unnamed city
Who wrote Fahrenhiet 451?
Ray Bradberry
What item is required by law in most homes and alerts you of smoke?
Smoke detector
What is Guy Montag's wife's name?
Mildred Montag
What event causes Montag to begin questioning society?
Meeting Clarisse
Where did Montag meet Clarisse?
On the sidewak near his house
What decade was the book published in?
The 1950's
How often should you check and change the batteries in your smoke detector?
Every 6 months
Who is the seventeen-year-old who opens Montag's eyes to the beauty of the world?
Clarisse McClellan
What happens to the women whose house are burned for having books?
She sets herself on fire
Where did Montag first hide his stolen books?
Behind the airconditioning vent in his house
What does 451 represent in the book?
The degree paper burns at
What is the number 1 cause of housefires?
Cooking/kitchen fires
Which character is a former English professor?
Faber
Why does Montag run from the city?
He's wanted for murder
Where does Montag flee to near the end of the book?
The forest
What historical event inspired the themes of this story?
The Red Scare
What should you do if all of your clothes catch on fire?
Stop. Drop. and Roll
Who is Montag's boss?
Captian Beatty
How does the novel end?
Montag joins a group of intellectuals after the city is bombed
Where do people who have memorized books live?
The camp in the country side
What is the main theme of the novel?
The danger of sencorship
What is something every household should have in case of a fire?
Fire escape plan