The Events
At the end of the chapter, the firemen receive a call and rush off to a house. Whose home is it?
Montag's
An example of the theme of Action vs. Inaction in Part 2?
Answers can vary, though Faber's inaction and cowardice throughout the years is a good response.
Ironically, what does Captain Beatty use to support his arguments about why books are bad?
Quotes from literature
Who wants some free points?
We do!
The book that Montag stole from the old woman's house is a copy of:
The Bible
An example of the theme of conformity in Part 2?
Answers can vary, but the attitudes of Mildred's friends is a strong response.
Though Faber is a strong character with clear morals and acts as a mentor to Montag, what is one of his flaws?
Cowardice
Explain the metaphor: The televisor is ‘real’. It becomes and is the truth.
It tells you what to think and shows it to you. It makes you feel that what's happening on TV is 'reality', as it shuts you from the outside world.
What plan did Montag and Faber devise?
To plant books in firemen’s homes and turn in alarms on them.
What theme is represented by this question: "Millie, does the White Clown love you?"
a) The government can more easily control ignorant people.
b) Technology causes social isolation and affects relationships.
c) Love is difficult.
b)
Where is the husband of Mrs Phelps?
Explain the metaphor: Books have pores, texture.
They present the details of life: raw, authentic, often imperfect experiences. They let you see deep into the truth of things.
Why does Montag get upset with Mildred and her friends? (3 responses)
All they want to do is watch television.
They voted on candidates in the recent election for shallow reasons.
They treat something as devastating as war as if it's unimportant.
Montag carries the Bible on the subway but is unable to read it. Themes? Select ALL that apply.
a) Religion represents a greater power than governments.
b) If you try to defy the government, you will face consequences.
c) People are more influenced by advertising than religion.
A) and C)
What did Mrs. Bowles do with her children when they come home from school?
She puts them in front of the TV.
Montag's memory of the sieve could best be a symbol of:
How knowledge escapes you
According to Faber, what are the three things missing from society?
Quality information
Time to digest that information
Motivation to act upon the information
What theme is represented by the subway radio that "vomited" sound on Montag?
a) That people are victimized by advertising.
b) That technology causes social isolation.
c) That the government can control us with technology.
That people are victimized by advertising.
How did Mrs. Phelps react when Montag read the poem "Dover Beach" to them AND WHY?
She cries because she hears emotion in his words. It's something she hasn't experienced before. Maybe it touches her but also makes her feel uncomfortable.
The sand is a symbol of:
The tangible truth Montag seeks.