How well have you read?Name: ____________________
Make sure to explain you answer thoroughly!

  1. Beatty takes great pains to give reasons for burning books. What points could you make to his arguments?

  1. What made Montag sick? What is ironic about this situation?

  1. Who lit the house on 11 North Elm on fire? Explain the details of the event and how the fire started.

  1. How did Mildred react to Montag’s question about quitting his job?

  1. What does Beatty mean when he says, “Every fireman, sooner or later, hits this”?

  1. Do you think Beatty knows Montag has books? What clues from the story tell you this? 

  1. What do you think happened to Clarisse? Why are Montag’s feeling so different form that of Mildred?

  1. Describe Captain Beatty. Make a web to detail his physical appearance, attitude, and personality traits.


 

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