The mechanical hound growling at Montag suggests what?

Someone is intentionally targetting Montag

What does Mildred symbolize?

the effects of technology on the individual

What are the "parlor walls"?

surround sound, life-sized, interactive television screens

What makes Clarisse so odd?

She has ideas, and likes to talk about them.

a bird that dies in a fire, then rises from the ashes.

What is a reason Montag believes books must be special ?

the old woman was willing to die in the fire with her books

Which prediction about the future has NOT come true.

Homes will all become fire proof.

Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing in the novel?

Montag repeatedly glancing at his ventilator grill.

The fact that Beatty says books should be burned even though he has read many reveals what about him?

He is a hypocrite because he says one thing but does another.

Which is NOT a reason Beatty gives for censorship?

Society wants to forget the past.

What does the hearth symbolize?

the lack of human connection in the homes

What things have replaced books in Montag's society?

television and radio, sports and fun

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1
The mechanical hound growling at Montag suggests what?
Someone is suspicious of Montag
Someone needs to feed the dog soon
Someone is intentionally targetting Montag
Someone forgot to recharge the dog's battery
2
What does Mildred symbolize?
the effects of technology on the individual
the agility of the athletic person
the weakness of women
the untrustworthiness of spouses
3
"Stream of Consciousness" is all of the following EXCEPT
A character's feelings and reactions
A type of fictional narration
Another name for a monologue
A continuous flow of thoughts
4
What are the "parlor walls"?
sturdy structures used to divide the rooms in Montag's attic
Heavy, flat sheets of concrete used to flatten criminals.
surround sound, life-sized, interactive television screens
sliding walls to hide the forbidden books in houses
5
Who said, "I haven't any friends. That's supposed to prove I'm abnormal."
Beatty
Montag
Mildred
Clarisse
6
What does "melancholy" mean?
a fierce anger
an imaginary illness
a thoughtful sadness
an irrational fear
7
What makes Clarisse so odd?
She is mute. She speaks only to Montag.
She is rude and apparently very angry.
She loves all kinds of animals in a society that hates them.
She has ideas, and likes to talk about them.
8
What occupies almost all of Mildred's time?
staring blankly into space
parlor walls
spending time with her neighbors
cooking and cleaning
9
What is a Phoenix?
the name of the street Montag lives on.
a bird that migrates south each winter
a type of helicopter used in the future
a bird that dies in a fire, then rises from the ashes.
10
Who said, "If we had a 4th wall, why it'd be just like this room wasn't ours at all."
Mildred
Montag
Clarisse
Mrs. Phelps
11
What is a reason Montag believes books must be special ?
the old woman was willing to die in the fire with her books
the captain can quote from classical works of literature
the neighbors call to report when someone has a book
the firemen burn the books instead of reading them
12
Who said, "I'm full of bits and pieces. Most fire captains have to be."
Clarisse
Beatty
MIldred
Montag
13
Which prediction about the future has NOT come true.
Televisions will increase in size and influence.
Homes will all become fire proof.
Gangs of teens will fight in the streets and kill each other
War with severe ramifications is always a threat.
14
Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing in the novel?
Montag repeatedly glancing at his ventilator grill.
Mildred overdosing on sleeping pills.
Montag discovering that he is not in love with Mildred.
Clarisse asking Montag multiple questions.
15
What does it reveal about Mildred that she does not want to have any children?
She is lonely
She is playful
She is selfish
She is immature
16
The fact that Beatty says books should be burned even though he has read many reveals what about him?
He is a jokester for playing humorous games.
He is a hypocrite because he says one thing but does another.
He is a liar when he says he thinks books are bad.
He is a hero for burning books to save others.
17
Who said, "If you love me at all you'll put up with this, 24-48 hours, that's all I ask..."
Montag
Mildred
Clarisse
Beatty
18
Which is NOT a reason Beatty gives for censorship?
Society wants more time.
Society wants life to be fun.
Society wants to be happy.
Society wants to forget the past.
19
What does the hearth symbolize?
the lack of human connection in the homes
the lack of heat and light in the homes
the lack of children in the homes
the lack of entertainment in the homes
20
What things have replaced books in Montag's society?
meditation and yoga, mindfulness
political debates and news programs
television and radio, sports and fun
theatrical performances and live concerts

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