Farenheit 451 Quiz Flashcards
1.
How does Montag explain his disillusionment with society? (from Part 2: The Sieve and the Sand Abstract)
He says the words of great philosophers before him have infiltrated his mind
He says it feels as if something is missing
He says that the impending war has caused him to question government
He said the elderly woman made his appreciate life for the first time
b
2.
What causes Faber to relax when he sees Montag? (from Part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander)
He sees that Montag has worn his fireman uniform
He sees a book tucked under Montag’s arm
Montag quotes one of the leaders of the underground rebellion
Montag offers him a bottle of wine
b
3.
How many bombs hit the city? (from Part 3: Burning Bright Abstract)
One
Several
None
Hundreds
b
4.
What does Montag hear a persistent advertisement for while riding the train? (from Part 2: The Sieve and the Sand Abstract)
Mildred’s favorite soap opera
Morlock’s Menties
Glueless Gummies
Denham’s Dentifrice
d
5.
What does Beatty instruct Montag to use when torching his house? (from Part 3: Burning Bright Abstract)
A flamethrower
A book of matches
A gallon of gasoline
A blowtorch
d
6.
What is the most important thing in Mildred’s life? (from Part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander)
Her education
Her television
Her religion
Her husband
b
7.
Which of the following is NOT something Montag struggles to understand? (from Part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander)
How and why Clarisse died
Why no one discusses life’s realities
Why the elderly woman killed herself
Whether Mildred is capable of love
d
8.
According to Mildred, who are the only people she trusts? (from Part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander)
The characters on her television shows
Her parents
Her neighbors
No one
a
9.
Why is Montag so desperate to understand the books? (from Part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander)
Because he thinks it will make Mildred fall back in love with him
Because he wants to understand why people were willing to die for their books
Because he wants to stand up to the government, and this is the best way
Because he grew up thinking he was stupid
b
10.
Why does Mildred react the way she does to the sound when Montag is reading in the kitchen? (from Part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander)
Because she is angry with Montag
Because she is jealous of Clarisse
Because she doesn’t understand the significance of the sound
Because she doesn’t want to go to jail
c
11.
What is significant about the fire Montag shares with the fugitives? (from Part 3: Burning Bright Abstract)
It burns like the colors of the natural world
It is not as hot as the ones made using kerosene
The smoke has a pleasant odor
It is the first time fire has felt warm and welcoming
d
12.
What does Montag do with the whiskey before he enters the river? (from Part 3: Burning Bright Abstract)
Douses his clothes with it
Throws it away
Drinks it
Pours it in the river
a
13.
Once on the river, what does Montag use as a floatation device? (from Part 3: Burning Bright Abstract)
An old palette
An inflatable raft
His valise
Nothing – he swims
a
14.
According to Faber, what is missing from most people’s lives, causing unhappiness? (from Part 2: The Sieve and the Sand Abstract)
Fulfilling jobs
Quality
Education
Love
b
15.
Whose death does Montag try to imagine after the bombing? (from Part 3: Burning Bright Abstract)
Faber
Clarisse
His own
Mildred
b
