Fahrenheit 451 Part One, "The Hearth And The Salamander"

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1.

What smell does Guy Montag say is perfume to him?
- A.
  
  Kerosene
- B.
  
  Gas
- C.
  
  Smoke
Correct Answer
A. Kerosene

Explanation
Guy Montag says that kerosene is perfume to him. This suggests that Montag, who is a fireman in a dystopian society, finds the smell of kerosene pleasant or intoxicating. However, this is ironic because in this society, firemen start fires instead of putting them out. They burn books, and kerosene is used as fuel for the fires. So, while the smell of kerosene may be considered perfume to Montag, it represents destruction and censorship in his world.

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On uneventful nights, the men Guy worked with play with the Mechanical Hound on uneventful nights. What animals does the Hound kill or chase during this cruel game?
- A.
  
  Cats
- B.
  
  Bugs
- C.
  
  Fish
- D.
  
  Chickens
- E.
  
  Mice
- F.
  
  Tiger
- G.
  
  Rats
- H.
  
  Butterflies
- I.
  
  Rabbits
Correct Answer(s)
A. Cats
D. Chickens
E. Mice
G. Rats
I. Rabbits

Explanation
The Mechanical Hound kills or chases cats, chickens, mice, rats, and rabbits during the cruel game.

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3.

Guy Montag loves his wife, Mildred.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement says that Guy Montag loves his wife, Mildred. However, in the book "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury, it is evident that Guy Montag and Mildred have a strained and distant relationship. Montag feels disconnected from Mildred and her obsession with technology and the shallow society they live in. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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Who is forbidden to own in this futuristic setting?

Correct Answer
books

Explanation
In this futuristic setting, owning books is forbidden. This could be due to a totalitarian regime or a society that values control and restricts access to knowledge. The prohibition on owning books may be a means of preventing the spread of ideas, promoting conformity, or maintaining power over the population. By denying individuals the ability to own books, the authorities can control the information that is available and limit independent thinking.

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5.

Captain Beatty comes to talk with Guy, what does he say people want most out of life?
- A.
  
  Wealth
- B.
  
  Fame
- C.
  
  Happiness
- D.
  
  Being independent
Correct Answer
C. Happiness

Explanation
Captain Beatty suggests that people want happiness most out of life. This implies that despite the pursuit of wealth, fame, and independence, ultimately, what individuals truly desire is a sense of contentment and fulfillment. Happiness is seen as the ultimate goal that drives people's actions and decisions.

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6.

What does Clarisse say old leaves smell like?

Correct Answer
cinnamon

Explanation
Clarisse says that old leaves smell like cinnamon.

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7.

Guy Montag's profession is being a fireman and burning books.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Guy Montag's profession is being a fireman and burning books. This means that he is responsible for enforcing the government's policy of censoring and destroying any form of literature. As a fireman, his job is to burn books rather than extinguishing fires. This profession is depicted in the dystopian novel "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury.

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What did Guy bring back to his house and hide under his pillow?
- A.
  
  A document
- B.
  
  A stone
- C.
  
  A book
Correct Answer
C. A book

Explanation
Guy brought back a book to his house and hid it under his pillow.

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9.

What is the Mechanical Hound?
- A.
  
  Firehouse dog
- B.
  
  Normal dog
- C.
  
  A robot
- D.
  
  8 legs
- E.
  
  Doesn't like Guy
- F.
  
  Guy's pet dog
Correct Answer(s)
A. Firehouse dog
C. A robot
D. 8 legs
E. Doesn't like Guy

Explanation
The Mechanical Hound is a robot with eight legs that is used in the firehouse. It is not a normal dog and does not like Guy.

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10.

Who is said to be the first fireman?

Correct Answer(s)
Ben Franklin

Explanation
Ben Franklin is said to be the first fireman because he established the first fire department in the United States. In 1736, he organized a group of volunteers called the Union Fire Company in Philadelphia. This group was responsible for responding to fires and preventing their spread. Franklin also introduced various firefighting techniques and equipment, such as the lightning rod and the first fire hydrant. His contributions to fire safety and prevention make him recognized as the first fireman.

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Fahrenheit 451 Part One, "The Hearth And The Salamander"

What smell does Guy Montag say is perfume to him?

On uneventful nights, the men Guy worked with play with the Mechanical Hound on uneventful nights. What animals does the Hound kill or chase during this cruel game?

Guy Montag loves his wife, Mildred.

Who is forbidden to own in this futuristic setting?

Captain Beatty comes to talk with Guy, what does he say people want most out of life?

What does Clarisse say old leaves smell like?

Guy Montag's profession is being a fireman and burning books.

What did Guy bring back to his house and hide under his pillow?

What is the Mechanical Hound?

Who is said to be the first fireman?