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What is the significance of the title “Fahrenheit 451”?
It is the temperature at which paper ignites and burns.
What is the name of the first chapter of the book?
The Hearth and the Salamander
How old is Guy Montag?
30
What does Mildred Montag overdose on?
Cold medicine
How old is Clarisse McClellan?
17
According to Beatty, who was the first fireman?
Benjamin Franklin
What does Faber give Montag?
An earpiece so that they can communicate
What is the symbolism behind the salamander?
It cannot be burned by fire.
How many times can the phoenix be reborn from its ashes?
An unlimited number
Which of Clarisse’s relatives influenced her the most?
Her uncle
Which of the following Shakespeare tragedies does Beatty quote immediately before his death?
Julius Caesar
Which of the following books of the Bible does Faber read to Montag over the radio?
The Book of Job
What are the earplug radios in the novel called?
Seashells
What animal metaphor does Montag use to describe the stomach pump and blood-replacement machine used on Mildred?
Snake
Which woman cries when Montag reads poetry?
Mrs. Phelps
What is Clarisse’s last name?
McClellan
