Fahrenheit 451 Sparknotes
This quiz will test your knowledge of Fahrenheit 451, a dystopian fiction novel written by Ray Bradbury. Set in a future where books are burned, this novel demonstrates the dangers of censorship, as well as conflicts between knowledge and ignorance.
- 1.
What is the significance of the title Fahrenheit 451?
- A.
It is the maximum temperature of most ovens.
- B.
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- C.
It is the temperature at which paper ignites and burns.
- D.
It is the temperature at which an Easy-Bake oven self-destructs.
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- 2.
According to mythology, what is the salamander’s relation to fire?
- A.
It lives in it.
- B.
It eats it.
- C.
It hates it.
- D.
It is delicious roasted in it.
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- 3.
How many times can the phoenix be reborn from its ashes?
- A.
One
- B.
Three
- C.
Nine
- D.
An unlimited number
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- 4.
Which of Clarisse’s relatives influenced her the most?
- A.
Her grandfather
- B.
Her mother
- C.
Her father
- D.
Her uncle
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- 5.
What was the occupation of Granger’s grandfather?
- A.
Senator
- B.
Fireman
- C.
Sculptor
- D.
Racecar driver
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- 6.
Which of the following books of the Bible does Faber read to Montag over the radio?
- A.
Deuteronomy
- B.
Ecclesiastes
- C.
The Book of Job
- D.
Revelations
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- 7.
What are the earplug radios in the novel called?
- A.
Flutes
- B.
Seashells
- C.
Whistlers
- D.
White Clowns
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- 8.
Which woman cries when Montag reads poetry?
- A.
Mrs. Bowles
- B.
Mildred
- C.
Clarisse
- D.
Mrs. Phelps
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- 9.
What is Clarisse’s last name?
- A.
Granger
- B.
McClellan
- C.
Faber
- D.
Phelps
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- 10.
How does Mildred claim Clarisse is killed?
- A.
By the Hound
- B.
In a fire
- C.
By a car
- D.
By a drug overdose
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