Fahrenheit 451 Test | Final Test - Hard

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Fahrenheit 451 Test | Final Test - Hard

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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. On Montag’s first day back at work, what does Beatty try to convince him to do?

2. What poem does Montag read during his confrontation with Mildred?

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

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

5. How does Beatty treat the stolen book Montag returns?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Faber say about the magical properties of books?

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

5. How does Faber react to the news that firemen are at Montag’s home?

6. What is the first glimmer readers see of Montag beginning to think for himself?

7. How does Beatty want Montag to destroy his home?

8. As Montag reads through the illegal books, what sound adds urgency to his search?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of Montag’s possession of the Bible? Why is this book important both in Montag’s personal quest, but in the novel’s overarching message about literature? Does this novel have a religious message for the reader? Why or why not? What is the significance of the Biblical passage at the end of the novel? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Montag’s transition from duty-bound fireman to intellectual revolutionary. What prompted Montag to abandon his post in search of great literature? Choose to major events in Montag’s life and explain why they were turning points for his character. What do you think Montag’s fate might be five or ten years after the novel’s conclusion? 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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