Part l Flashcards
What is written on the fireman’s helmet?
451
What do fireman do in the world of Fahrenheit 451?
Burn down houses, burn down things.
What are the two professional symbols that Montag wears?
Salamander and Phoenix because they’re both resistant to fire.
What does Montag say he always smells like?
Kerosene
Who does Montag run into on his way home?
Clarisse McClellan.
Why is it ironic that so many people afraid of firemen?
Usually I am mad put fires out, but in this they burn down house
How do the seashells work?
Here, his wife has it in her ear while she’s sleeping.
What is etched Montag igniter?
Salamander
What did Montag with hit with his foot?
(in the morning, full bottle ) later empty pill bottle
What is Montag’s wife’s name?
Mildred
What are the two machines being used on my wife? What do they do?
Stomach pump, transfusion (cleans blood)
What does the laughter the Montag hears come from?
Clarrise’s house
Explain Montag toaster. What does it do?
Takes the toaster out, put butter on it, rely on technology
What did mildred have in her ears?
Electric beeds
What did Mildred remember of the night before? Or what did she pretend to remember?
She thinks that she had a hangover, and that they had a party
