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Fahrenheit 451 Part 1 Quiz

20 Questions - Developed by: RW - Developed on: 2021-01-13 - 1,022 taken

Welcome to this comprehension quiz on Fahrenheit 451 Part 1.

1

What is the setting of this novel?

A turbulent setting in the past
A dystopian world in the future
Unknown
A "heaven on earth" in the future

2

What is Guy Montag's job and responsibilities?

Professor; teaches history class
Fireman; burns books and the houses they were found in
President; governs his country
Fireman; puts out fires

3

What is Clarisse McClellan like?

Ignorant
Curious and enjoys deep conversations
Serious
Mean and selfish

4

What happened to Clarisse's friends?

They moved countries
She didn't have any friends
They stopped being friends with her because she was "crazy"
They were shot or killed by cars

5

What does Montag realize after his conversation with Clarisse?

He is very happy
He is not happy
He is in love with Clarisse
Clarisse is strange and he should stay away from her

6

What is the name of Guy Montag's wife?

Mildred
Maria
Molly
Miley

7

What was the operator's reaction when Mildred fell unconscious after overdosing on sleeping pills?

He panicked and immediately called an M.D.
He stated that these cases happen often and do not require an M.D.
He didn't care and ordered Guy and Mildred to go home
Trick question; there was no operator

8

How did Guy react when the Mechanical Hound growled at him?

He was afraid that it could sense his unhappiness
He didn't care
He was fascinated and continued to pet its muzzle
He put a rat in front of the Hound and watched it function

9

Why doesn't Montag have any children?

He and his wife weren't able to have children
He didn't want children
His wife didn't want children
Trick question; he does have children

10

How is Clarisse viewed in her society?

Strange and "antisocial"
A normal person
A very interesting person whom everyone wanted to be friends with
Very social

11

What does Captain Beatty think of Montag?

He wants to fire Montag
He is suspicious of Montag's recent behaviour
Nothing; there are no feelings in their world
He thinks that Montag is very competent at his job

12

Who reported the old woman whose house the firemen raided?

Her neighbour
Her sister
Her husband
Herself

13

What did the woman do when the firemen burnt her books?

She refused to leave her home and chose to burn with her books
She quickly escaped from her home to survive
She wept
She scorned the firemen

14

What does Guy realize about his relationship with Mildred?

They hate each other
He doesn't know her that well and they do not love each other
They are very similar people
She is his soulmate and they are deeply in love

15

What are parlor walls?

All of the above
For interaction
Large screens on the walls
For entertainment

16

According to Mildred, what happened to Clarisse?

She moved with her family to a new home
She got married and moved away
She was run over by a car and killed
She was arrested by the authorities

17

What does Montag do to avoid going to work?

Nothing; he goes to work like usual
He moves away
He quits his job
He fakes illness

18

What books are allowed in Fahrenheit 451?

None
Fantasy and science-fiction books
History books and Shakespeare's plays
Comics, three-dimensional s*x magazines, confessions, and trade journals

19

Why were books banned?

People are offended by certain books
All of the above
Books and ideas spark controversy, which leads to disagreements and unhappiness
Knowledgeable people cause others to feel inferior

20

How many books did Montag hide in his home?

Around 10
Around 20
Around 5
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