Vocabulary
A very deep gap or hole or chasm
What is an Abyss?
The insignia that the firemen wear on their uniforms
What is A Phoenix and a Salamander?
Willing to sacrifice herself for her books. Burns alive.
Who is the Old Woman?
Clarisse often refers to things that this person says or does
Who is Her Uncle?
Moonquakes happen on this celestial being
What is The Moon?
Arousing strong dislike
What is Odious?
The man who helped organize America's first library, as well as the first modern fire company
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Loves her TV family far more than her real family. Very unhappy
Who is Mildred Montag?
The firemen do this to pass the time in the firehouse
What is Play Cards?
A group of crows is called this name that also means taking the life of someone else
What is Murder?
We were greeted by a___________of sound as we entered the road
What is Cacophony?
An early electronic musical instrument mentioned in part 1 of the novel
What is a Theremin?
Explains the history of firemen to Montag.... says that things like increase in population, school being shortened, and more sports for everyone led to the banning of books.
Who is Captain Beatty?
Montag hides his books behind this thing
What is the air conditioning grille?
French Poodles are also from this neighboring country, known for pretzels and wieners!
What is Germany?
Anesthetic
What is Procaine?
Name one literary work that is mentioned in the first part of this novel
What is Hamlet, Little Black Sambo, Uncle Tom's Cabin?
"Charcoal hair and soot covered brows, bluish ash smeared cheeks"
Who are the Firemen?
Clarisse's reason for having no friends
What is they have all been shot or killed in car wrecks?
The first person convicted of speeding was going this fast
What is 8MPH?
Two vocabulary words that are related to sense of smell; the nose
What are Olfactory, Proboscis
The old woman's last words that were also the last words of Hugh Latimer to Nicholas Ridley, two protestants burned at the stake
"Face was slender and milk-white, it was a kind of gentle hunger that touched everything with tireless curiosity"
Who is Clarisse?
The character who admits that they have read a few books, says there is nothing in them
Who is Captain Beatty?
This fruit works as a natural meat tenderizer
What is Pineapple?