Fahrenheit 451 Teacher Study Guide – Flashcards
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What do firemen do in the world of Fahrenheit 451?
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burn books
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What is written on Montag's helmet?
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451
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Describe Clarisse's appearance
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thin, milk white face, dark eyes
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How old is Clarisse?
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16, one month away from turning 17
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What are the two professional symbols that Montag wears?
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Salamander (arm) and phoenix disc (chest)
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What is etched on Montag's igniter?
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Salamander
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What does Montag say he always smells like?
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Kerosine
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How do people feel about firemen?
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They are afraid of them bc firemen usually put fires out, not start them
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What does Montag compare Clarisse to? What does this symbolize?
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She reminds him of light, illumination, rediscovery. Clarisse, like a candle, symbolizes comfort for Montag.
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What is against the law?
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reading books
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How do people drive?
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Very fast
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What does fast driving tell you about the society?
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It's a fast-paced society
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Why was Clarisse's uncle arrested?
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For driving too slowing on the highway and was jailed for 2 days
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What does Clarisse ask Montag?
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If he's happy.
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What does Montag compare Clarisse's face to?
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The dial of a small clock at night (white and glowing)
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What are characteristics of the society?
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Face-paced society, people are busy, people only care about themselves
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Describe the mood as Montag enters the house?
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dark and lonely
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What words does Montag use to describe his house?
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"a cold marbled room of a mausoleum" and dark and tomb-like
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Who is Montag's wife and how old is she?
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Mildred, age 30
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What realization does Montag have about his life?
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He's not happy.
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What does Montag's wife have in her ear?
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Seashells
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What do seashells do?
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They act like a radio.
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What does Montag mean when he says, "the room was indeed empty?"
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His wife was physically there but not mentally there.
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What does Montag accidentally kick?
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A bottle of sleeping pills
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What did Mildred try to do?
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She tried to commit suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills
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What do the two machines used on Mildred do?
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Pumped her stomach and gave her fresh blood
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Are these routine procedures?
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Yes according to the medical technicians.
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What does this tell us about the society?
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That overdosing on something was common.
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How does Mildred react to Montag's confrontation about the sleeping pills?
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She doesn't remember it and is in denial.
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Describe the televisions?
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They were large, wall-sized tvs
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What types of tv shows were there?
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interactive dramas
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What does Clarisse like to do in her free time?
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Hike in the forest, watch birds, and collect butterflies
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How are Clarisse and Mildred different?
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Clarisse seems older and more mature...Mildred is childish. Clarisse thinks about things and Mildred is only interested in TV.
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Why does Montag like Clarisse?
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She's peculiar (strange) and interesting and she makes him think about things.
