Commas
Insert the correct comma in this sentence: Faber said "We need to burn the houses of the firemen."
Faber said, "We need to burn the houses of the firemen."
Which vocabulary word means financial support or sponsorship given to a store, person, or cause?
Patronage
What's something that would invigorate someone after a late night?
A good night's sleep, caffeine, self care, etc.
What profession is Faber retired from?
He was an English professor.
Find or complete the quote: Mildred refers to the parlor walls as her "__________" rather than actual screens.
family
Insert the correct commas into the sentence: Montag who was desperately looking for answers visited Faber's house.
Montag, who was desperately looking for answers, visited Faber's house.
To sink to a lower level or become less intense, as when the noise on the subway finally began to lessen.
Identify the vocabulary word that means to scatter or drive off in different directions.
Disperse
How does Bradbury describe the device that Faber gave to Montag so they can secretly communicate with him while at the firehouse?
The green bullet
Read the following quote and identify which theme category it belongs to (Technology, Government Control/Censorship, Individuality vs. Conformity, or Knowledge vs. Ignorance), and justify your answer: "Remember, the firemen are rarely necessary. The public itself stopped reading of its own accord."
Government Control / Censorship or Knowledge vs. Ignorance because it shows that society willingly gave up reading and intellect without the government needing to force them first.
Introduce this quote with context: "'But with all my knowledge and skepticism, I have never been able to argue with a one-hundred-piece symphony orchestra, full color, three dimensions, and being in and part of those incredible parlors'" (Bradbury 80).
You do not need to rewrite the quote
Answer vary. Choose the best to win the points.
Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word: As Montag tried to memorize the Bible on the subway, the loud "Denham’s Dentifrice" advertisement served as a jarring background ____________ to his thoughts.
Accompaniment
What vocabulary word can be used to describe when Montag was using literary quotes against Beatty and he countered them.
Rebut
After Montag reads "Dover Beach" to Mildred and her friends, what were the two reactions her friends had?
One cried, and one got angry and yelled at Montag.
Turn to pages 79–81 in your text. Find a quote spoken by Faber that addresses the theme of Knowledge vs. Ignorance regarding why books are so valuable.
Answers may vary. Accept all that are correct.
Insert the correct comma into the sentence: Montag felt overwhelmed by the loud repetitive commercial playing on the subway.
Montag felt overwhelmed by the loud, repetitive commercial playing on the subway.
In Part 2, Faber describes their plan as insidious. Provide a synonym for insidious.
treacherous, deceitful, crafty, sly, etc.
When Beatty says that doubts and thoughts began to manifest themselves in Montag, what does manifest mean in this context?
to become clear, visible, or apparent
excited, invigorated, sneaky, etc.
Look across pages 90–100. Find a quote that supports any topic of your choice (Technology, Government Control/Censorship, Individuality vs. Conformity, or Knowledge vs. Ignorance), identify the topic, and explain how it fits.
*Note: the best quotes earn double points
Answers may vary. Accept all that are correct. Points are doubled for "sticky note quotes" as determined by Miss Z.
Write your own sentence about Faber that is accurate to the story and demonstrates using commas.
Answers vary. Choose all correct answers to receive points.
Explain WHAT retaliation Montag lived in constant fear of after taking books from the old woman's house and trying to read them.
he feared Beatty and the firemen would strike back / punish him by burning his own house
In Part 2, the tension builds toward a ultimate reckoning. Explain what a "reckoning" is and how the ending of Part 2 represents one for Montag.
It's a time of judgment or settling of accounts, which occurs when Beatty drives the Salamander directly to Montag's house to confront him
At the end of Part 2, the fire alarm rings and the firemen drive the Salamander to this unexpected destination.
Montag's house
Search Part 2 to locate a quote that specifically represents the topic of individuality vs conformity.
Notes: points are only earned for unique quotes that fit the parameters.
Answers may vary. Only unique answers that fit the parameters earn points.