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Fahrenheit 451

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  • What is Clarisse doing when Montag finds her outside?
    Walking around in the rain
  • According to the rule book, what was the original purpose of the Firemen of America?
    To burn English-influenced books in the colonies
  • What does Clarisse say is peculiar about her family?
    The like talking to each other and going for walks.
  • According to mythology, what is the salamander’s relation to fire?
    It lives in it.
  • How many times can the phoenix be reborn from its ashes?
    An unlimited number
  • Why does Montag pity the Mechanical Hound?
    It only knows and thinks what others program into it.
  • What is Clarisse’s last name?
    McClellan
  • How many legs does the Hound have?
    Eight
  • What animal metaphor does Montag use to describe the stomach pump and blood-replacement machine used on Mildred?
    Snake
  • What are the earplug radios in the novel called?
    Seashells
  • What happens to the old woman whose house is burned by the firemen?
    She refuses to leave and dies in the fire.
  • What does Montag take from the old lady's burning house?
    Book
  • What year does the setting take place?
    2053
  • Which of Clarisse’s relatives influenced her the most?
    Her uncle
  • Which drug does the Hound inject into Montag?
    Procaine
  • What question does Clarisse ask Montag at the end of their first conversation?
    Are you happy?
  • What is the significance of the title Fahrenheit 451?
    It is the temperature at which paper ignites and burns.
  • What does Clarisse explain was the original duty of firemen?
    To extinguish fires
  • What is Guy Montag's profession?
    Fireman
  • What has made Montag agitated at the beginning of this section?
    He's just realized that he's not really happy.
  • How does Mildred react when Montag confronts her about her suicide attempt?
    She denies it and starts discussing television.
  • According to Clarisse, how can you tell if you are in love?
    Dandelion pollen comes off when you rub it under your chin.