Fahrenheit 451

Section on the test!!

1.There will be a section where you have to identify if a given passage contains a simile or metaphor.You will have to explain what is being compared in the passage. (2 simile/metaphor comparisonà worth 4 points each) 

2.There will be a short answer section.To receive full credit, you must write at least two sentences to explain the answer.(8 short answerà worth 5 points each)

3.Vocab section will be matching.(10 vocab wordsà 1 point each)

4.2 essay questions- pick one to answer (1 essayà worth 30 points)

Total point value of the testà 90

Questions for review!

1.What is the myth behind the salamander?

2.Explain the symbol of the phoenix as explained at the end of the novel.

3.Which book of the bible was assigned to Montag and why?

4.What is the external conflict associated with Clarisse?

5.How would you characterize Mildred?What evidence from the novel tells you this?

6.How was the hound killed and who did it?

7.What happened after Mildred took all of the sleeping pills?Who came to her rescue?

8.In you opinion, who is responsible for Beatty’s death?

9.Explain the details of the fire in 11 North Elm St.Who was involved and what was the outcome?

10.How did Mildred react when Montag told her that he wanted to quit his job?

11.What did Montag use to burn his house?What do firemen usually use to burn houses with books?

12.What is the definition of kerosene?What is kerosene to Montag?Why does he become sick from its smell?

13.What is significant about the salamander patch on Montag’s shoulder?

14.How many atomic wars have past since 1990?

15.What was Faber’s profession?

16.What sprays from a fireman’s hose?How does this differ from firemen in today’s society?

17.Where do Montag and Mildred first meet?When does he realize this?

18.What is the difference between firemen in the book and firemen in our world?

19.What is the hound’s reaction to Montag?Why do you think this is?

20.What did Faber tell Montag to follow as soon as he reached the woods?Why?

21.What is the story about the phoenix?

22.How does the final quote from the book of revelation tie into what Montag and the hobos have to do?

23.What are the differences between Montag and Beatty?Provide this information by means of two separate lists comparing their differences.

Things to look over while you study:

§Check our web page!Look at the link section for extra help.I will also provide additional questions from Friday’s class in this section.

§Look at the quizzes you took in class and review them.

§Review the work you did on the symbols from the novel.

§Look over the similes and metaphors we discussed in the novel.Be ready to explain the comparison.

§Review the characters.Be able to brainstorm their characteristics and interrelationships.

§Know the major conflicts of the novel and whom they involve.Make sure you also know the end result of the event or conflict.

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