Characters
Setting
Plot
Conflict
Trivia
100

This character (first and last name) is a teenager and independent thinker.

Clarisse McClellan

100

The Montags have this many "Parlor Walls" in their living room - though Mildred wants another one.

Three

100

Montag hides the books in a different place after he removes them from the air conditioner vent. Where does he hide them?

in the garden

100

What did Mildred do at the start of the story that upset Montag?

She overdosed on sleeping pills.
100

The title Fahrenheit 451 is symbolic of what?

It is the temperature at which paper burns.

200

This character is considered the "brains" of the rebellion and invented a way to communicate via earpiece.

Professor Faber

200

Where do the "Book People" tend to live to stay out of the eyes of the goverment?

Rural areas, away from the cities, along the railroad tracks

200

Motag takes these things from Faber's house in order to hide himself before running away.

a suitcase of Faber's dirty clothes and a bottle of whiskey

200

What is it about the men who come to help Mildred makes Montag upset?

They aren't professionals and don't act concerned or show any care for her at all.

200

What animal is the symbol of the firemen? (It's also what they call the firetruck).

a salamander

300

This character is highly intelligent, but does not use his knowledge to promote change.

Captain Beatty

300

The jet activity in the city tells us what is happening in the world around them?

There is a war happening.

300

Captain Beatty says that this man was the very first fireman.

Benjamin Franklin

300

What does Montag assume has happened to Mildred in the end of the story?

She is killed by the bomb because she didn't leave the city.

300

What is the title of the poem that Montag reads the women in the parlor?

Dover Beach

400

This character is the leader of the "Book People."

Granger

400

During what decade was the story written?

1950s

400

After killing Captain Beatty and burning the ear piece, what does Montag have to do for the first time?

think for himself

400

How many people phoned in the alarm on Montag for having books in the house?

Three: Mildred, Mrs. Phelps, and Mrs. Bowles

400

In what city did Mildred and Montag meet?

Chicago

500

This character has experienced a significant amount of loss that she has not processed or dealt with. (divorce, death to war, death to suicide, abortions)

Mrs. Phelps

500

What war was the United States involved in during the time that the novel was written?

The Cold War

500

What three things that are necessary to learn that Faber believes are missing from their lives?

1. Quality or texture of information

2. Leisure time to learn things

3. The right to have and to do those things

500

Which fireman's house did Montag plant the books in and why did he choose that house?

Mr. Black's house because he knew he wouldn't be at home (he was one of the men Montag knocked out).

500

What does the old woman say (quote) when they come to burn her books?

"Play the man, Master Ridley..." 

("...we shall this day light such a candle, by God's grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out.")