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1950's
100
Why does the mechanical hound freak out Montag so much?
Because it growls at him, and he thinks that it is programmed to react to him in a bad way.
100
Why is Montag suddenly so interested in books?
Clarisse has stimulated his mind, and he know realizes the flaws of the society in which he lives. He also realizes the usefulness in books, and is just genuinely interested in them as he has not given miuch thought to books before.
100
What are some of the key factors for why people are hostile towards books?
The large inventory of books is too overwhelming, envy, or individuals would feel overshadowed by others who have read more than them.
100
Who said: "I'm so antisocial, they say... it's so strange. I'm very social indeed" (29).
Clarisse
100
Who represents the "politically aware" youth culture that sprang up in the 1950's in Fahrenheit 451?
Clarisse
200
Mildred says Clarisse was hit by a car. Why did this happen, and why did their entire family disappear?
They were eliminated from society because they do not fit in.
200
Why do you think Clarisse was killed?
Not only does it let the plot unfold the way it does, but she was a direct antagonist to the society, she struck passion in people and was not "normal."
200
The fireman's duty is to destroy knowledge and promote ignorance to do what?
Equalize the population and promote sameness.
200
What is the significance of the quote: "And suddenly she was so strange, he couldn't believe her at all" (42).
Montag explaining how he really doesn't even know Mildred. He's starting to realize his life is lacking depth and meaning.
200
How many atomic wars were started and won before 1950, and who talks about it?
2, Montag.
300
What happened to the old lady in the burning house and what effect does it have on Montag?
They left her in the house, and she lit the match herself. Montag became extremely upset and guilty and does not go to work the next day.
300
Which character represents the norm in this society?
Mildred
300
Guy Montag's search for the truth destroys the ________ that he used to share with nearly everyone else.
Ignorance
300
Who said: "We must all be alike. Not everyone born free and equal, as the constitution says, but everyone made equal" (58).
Beatty
300
What book is mentioned in the novel that make people unhappy?
Uncle Tom's Cabin
400
What does Montag feel guilty about throughout part one that we don't find out about until the end?
He has hidden books in the ventilator at home.
400
Which character symbolizes the powerful government's control?
The Hound
400
Family life is considered dull in the future. Instead of relating to real family members, individuals such as Mildred relates to what as her family?
Her "family" in the TV Parlor
400
What is the significance: "Because you're afraid... afraid to call" (50).
This quote shows how anti-social they are and how they lack social skills.
400
What other book have we read in class that has similar themes of censorship?
Brave New World
500
What happens to Mildred when we first meet her?
She has overdosed on sleeping pills and has to have a blood transfusion.
500
What is ironic about Beatty's sarcastic way of teaching about why this society is great?
Not only does he seem to understand that theres something better to life than what they have, but he often uses quotes ideas from literature to manipulate and mock people about wondering about literature.
500
What media replaced the lost interest in books?
Radio and TV
500
"Colored people don't like 'Little Book Sambo.' Burn it. White people don't feel good about 'Uncle Tom's Cabin.' Burn it... Serenity, Montag. Peace, Montag" (51). How is this quote like Brave New World?
The society's goal is to keep everyone happy and stable. They don't want anyone to feel bad.
500
What character in Brave New World does Montag represent?
John the Savage.