Fahrenheit 451

Reading Quiz #1: pages 48 – 80

1. Describe the history of the 451 society. How and why did the society change from being similar to ours? How do these changes parallel the changes in our society from the past?

2. Beatty says, “Each man the image of every other; they all are happy, for there are no mountains to make them cower, to judge themselves against. So! A book is a loaded gun in the house next door. Burn it. Take the shot from the weapon.” Reflect on the quotation. What does Beatty mean by this? What is his view of the world? Do you agree with him? Is there any truth in what he says?

3. What is Beatty’s character like? Describe him using specific examples.

4. Briefly reflect upon the Denham's Dentrifice scene.

5. Who is Faber and why does Mongtag call him?