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1. What is interesting about Guy Montag’s job as a fireman?

Guy Montag works as a fireman that sets fires rather than putting them out. He and his coworkers are sent in the middle of the night to burn illegal books and the homes they are found in.

2. What most enthralls Montag about his job?

Montag is fascinated by the way the fire eats the books he and his colleagues are sent to destroy. He never questions his position as a fireman because he believes he is doing his civic duty.

3. What happens to people who are found with books in their possession?

Books are illegal in this society, so those found owning books are quickly arrested. They are either jailed or sent to an asylum for their crimes, and their houses, along with their books and other property, are burned.

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