10 E Fahrenheit 451 Quiz Answer Key

Quiz 1. In what year was Fahrenheit 451 published? first published in 1953 2. Which character most reflects the personality of Ray Bradbury? Guy Montag 3. Name a possible theme for this book? Answers will vary. Refer to power point 4. Describe the following people: -Guy Montag: firefighter, main character -Captain Beatty: Montag’s Boss, enemy to Montag - Professor Faber: Helps Montag start the revolution/change, Montag’s thoughts -Mildred Montag: Wife to Montag, very unreliable, depressed -Clarisse McClellan: 17- year old girl, very inquisitive 5. Provide definitions for the following words: - Proboscis: A long snout or nose - Aesthetic: relating to beauty, artistic -Profusion: A plentiful amount

6. What is the significance of the title, Fahrenheit 451? How does it relate to burning books? Books burn at 451 degrees Fahrenheit

7. Do you find this book interesting? Would you want to read it yourself? Explain why. Free Response, answers may vary.