F451; pt1 Flashcards
Why are all the houses fireproof in this society?
- Safety
- So when the firemen would burn the books in the house, the house itself won’t burn, just the books.
- The jobs of burning books was given to firemen since all houses were fireproof
Why did Mildred require emergency service? What service was provided?
- She overdosed on pills
- Montag took her and called the hospital immediately
What is the mechanical hound and what is its purpose?
- A mechanical dog “fire dog”
- Its purpose is the same as a fire dogs, to protect and sense danger.
Why does the society consider Clarisse “anti-social”?
- She talks a good amount and is out late at night talking to a stranger (Montag)
- She isn’t normal and like all the teenagers
- She doesn’t just like to sit there and enjoy listening
Who is Captain Beatty? Why does he come to Montag’s house?
- The head honcho fireman
- To tell him to get rid of the books before his house gets burned down
Describe the relationship between Montag and Mildred.
- Mildred is a little “out of it”
- Married
- Both committed but have ups and downs
- Ex. Montag mentions he wants to take a break from work and she says no
Suicide is common in Montag’s society. T or F
True
There are four television walls in Montag’s parlor. T or F
False
Mildreds favorite television shows have complex plots with in-depth characterizations. T or F
False
Montag’s father and grandfather were firemen. T or F
True
History said Benjamin Franklin was the first firemen. T or F
True
Montag gets the feeling that the Mechanical Hound does not like him. T or F
True
The lady on North Elm Street chooses to be burned with her house. T or F
True
