What do the "firemen" do for a living?

They burn books and everything else that causes unhappiness.

Why did Montag first visit Professor Fabor?

He wanted to destroy the firemen and make copies of books.

What is the purpose of the mechanical hound?

It’s purpose is to track a chemical compound and kill it.

How is life in Montag's house very different from that of Clarisse's house?

It’s more dull, while Clarrise's is more exciting.

Beatty says all of these things are true about our world EXCEPT:

Everyone spends time to enjoy their families.

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Fahrenheit 451

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1
What do the "firemen" do for a living?
They put out fires to save books that people are burning.
They burn books and everything else that causes unhappiness.
They burn people as punishment.
There are no firemen.
2
Why did Montag first visit Professor Fabor?
He wanted to buy Fabor's car.
He wanted to destroy the firemen and make copies of books.
He wanted to burn Fabor's books.
He wanted to kill Fabor.
3
At the end of the book, what is implied?
the world is better without books
the world is dead
the world is a happy place
4
Why does Granger tell Montag "welcome back from the dead?"
Montag killed a lot of people.
He died and came back to life.
Montag is a zombie.
Everyone thinks he died.
5
How did Clarrise die?
She got hit by a car.
She drowned.
The mechanical hound bit her.
She fell off a cliff.
6
How many scents can the mechanical hound remember?
100 scents on 100 men
1,000 scents on 1,000 men
10 scents on 10 men
10,000 scents on 10,000 men
7
Who dies in Montag's place?
a stranger
Fabor
Beatty
Mildred
8
What is the purpose of the mechanical hound?
It's purpose is to replace living pets.
It’s purpose is to track a chemical compound and kill it.
It's purpose is to provide transportation for Montag.
It's purpose is to entertain.
9
Who turned in an alarm against Montag?
Fabor
Beatty
Mildred
Clarrise
10
How did Montag mask his scent?
Changing clothes
Air conditioning
Sprinklers
All of the above
11
Who overdosed and needed Montag's help?
Mildred
Beatty
Clarisse
12
What is the "volcano's mouth?"
An incinerator.
A prison.
A hole in the ground.
An oven.
13
How is life in Montag's house very different from that of Clarisse's house?
It’s more dull, while Clarrise's is more exciting.
It's the same.
It's more exciting than Clarrise's house.
14
What does Montag read to the women?
Classic novels
Short stories
The Bible
Poetry
15
Beatty says all of these things are true about our world EXCEPT:
Everyone and everything in life has gotten faster.
Many things are distractions.
Everyone spends time to enjoy their families.
Everyone wants to be happy.

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