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Fahrenheit 451

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  • How is Clarisse described by her teachers/classmates
    anti-social
  • Meaning of cacophony?
    chaotic mixture of sound
  • Who are Mildred's relatives?
    The characters in the shows she watches
  • Why do technicians come to help Mildred instead of doctors?
    Overdosing became so common they made a machine to do the doctor's job
  • What does Montag ask Mildred to call the fire station about?
    To tell them he's sick and won't come in to work
  • How does Montag feel about Mildred's obsession with television? (relate to their relationship)
    He feels disconnected from her / He is sad they don't talk
  • How does Clarisse describe school?
    Not encouraged to ask questions/no thinking/watching screens
  • Who inspires Clarisse to be different?
    Her uncle
  • What is so dangerous about society thinking?
    They could offend someone / Causes chaos / Creates conflict
  • How many wall-TVs do the Montags have?
    3 (Mildred wants a 4th)
  • What revelation does Montag have when the dandelion doesn't rub off on his chin?
    He's not in love with his wife
  • What does Clarisse enjoy doing?
    Going on hikes / stargazing / smelling leaves / tasting rain / people-watching
  • What does Montag smell like?
    Kerosene
  • Why does Montag suspect the Mechanical Hound is programmed against him?
    It growls at him / It's aggressive
  • How did Clarisse die?
    Hit/run over by a car
  • What does Clarisse ask Montag that unsettles him?
    "Are you happy?"
  • Meaning of odious
    Causing or deserving of hate/disgust
  • What is hidden behind Montag's pillow?
    A book
  • Why did Beatty come to visit Montag?
    To tell him the history of firemen / Explain why they burn books
  • How does Montag describe his home (think of when he FIRST comes home)?
    Like a dark, lifeless tomb / Cold & dark / Distant & still