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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did a cousin once bet Montag a dime he couldn’t do?

2. What does Faber ask Montag to do on his way home from their first meeting?

3. What game does Montag play with his fellow firemen before the confrontation?

4. Which Book does Montag take a special interest in and bring to Faber’s house?

5. What does Montag do to finally convince Faber to help him in his quest?

Short Essay Questions

1. On the phone, how does Faber react to Montag’s request about the books?

2. Why does Faber consider himself a coward?

3. Who is professor Faber, and how does Montag know him?

4. According to Faber, what has happened to the image of Jesus in their society?

5. What information was used to turn Montag in to the authorities, and where did it come from?

6. What reasons does Montag give for his desire to understand what is written in the books?

7. What does Faber feel is an inevitable truth, and how does his belief affect Montag’s plan?

8. What does Montag do with the hidden books after Beatty leaves?

9. How does Montag feel as he watches his house burn down?

10. How does Montag convince Faber that he can be trusted with information about books?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Montag hope to discover by reading through the illegal books? How does his quest for knowledge affect his relationship with government, Mildred, Clarisse, and himself? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Montag’s relationship with Professor Faber. Where did the two men first meet, and what is significant about their meeting? Why did Montag think that Faber would make a good mentor in his quest for knowledge. Based on your reading, do you agree with Montag’s assessment? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

What does the river in Fahrenheit 451 symbolize? In what ways are both fire and water used as cleansing agents in the novel? Then, describe the two daydreams Montag experiences while floating down the river, and what they express about his character journey. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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