Fahrenheit 451: Pgs 101-125

1. Why did Beatty quote Dr. Johnson when he said, "He is not wise man who will quit certainty for uncertainty."

Beatty was telling Montag to desist from having any books

He really liked Dr. Johnson

Beatty had had too much to drink

Beatty quoted Dr. Johnson to emphasize the idea that it is foolish to give up certainty for uncertainty. By quoting this, Beatty is implying that having books and engaging in intellectual pursuits is uncertain and can lead to confusion and doubt. He is urging Montag to abandon his desire for knowledge and conform to the unquestioning certainty of their dystopian society.

Explanation

Beatty quoted Dr. Johnson to emphasize the idea that it is foolish to give up certainty for uncertainty. By quoting this, Beatty is implying that having books and engaging in intellectual pursuits is uncertain and can lead to confusion and doubt. He is urging Montag to abandon his desire for knowledge and conform to the unquestioning certainty of their dystopian society.

2. Why did everyone laughed, while playing cards, when Beatty said, "Let's have your hands in sight, Montag. Not that we don't trust you, understand, but--"

They knew that Montag cheated every time he played cards

They were a bunch of silly firemen

The firemen knew that Montag wasn't trustworthy because he had betrayed them

The correct answer suggests that the reason everyone laughed when Beatty made the statement about having hands in sight is because the firemen knew that Montag wasn't trustworthy due to his previous betrayal. This implies that Montag had done something in the past to betray the trust of the firemen, leading them to doubt his honesty and integrity.

Explanation

The correct answer suggests that the reason everyone laughed when Beatty made the statement about having hands in sight is because the firemen knew that Montag wasn't trustworthy due to his previous betrayal. This implies that Montag had done something in the past to betray the trust of the firemen, leading them to doubt his honesty and integrity.

3. Why did MIldred say, "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything gone now..."

Her family was killed in a freak accident

The government had confiscated her family's belongings

The firemen were about to set her home and TVs on fire

Option 4

Mildred said, "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything gone now..." because the firemen were about to set her home and TVs on fire. This suggests that she is feeling devastated and helpless as she witnesses her belongings being destroyed by the firemen.

Explanation

Mildred said, "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything gone now..." because the firemen were about to set her home and TVs on fire. This suggests that she is feeling devastated and helpless as she witnesses her belongings being destroyed by the firemen.

4. Where did Montag stash 4 of his books that hadn't been burned by the firemen?

He hid them in the Firehouse

Near the garden fence

In his truck

In front of Clarisse's place

Montag stashed 4 of his books near the garden fence.

Explanation

Montag stashed 4 of his books near the garden fence.

5. Why was Beatty described as a shrieking blaze, a jumping, sprawling gibbering, manikin?

Beatty had lost his mind

Beatty was happy to see Montag again

He was furious over Montag's betrayal

Montag had shot a continuous pulse of liquid fire on him

Beatty was described as a shrieking blaze, a jumping, sprawling gibbering manikin because Montag had shot a continuous pulse of liquid fire on him. This suggests that Beatty was engulfed in flames and was screaming and thrashing around in pain and madness. The use of the words "shrieking," "jumping," "sprawling," and "gibbering" emphasize the chaotic and frenzied state that Beatty was in after being set on fire. This action by Montag represents a turning point in their relationship and symbolizes Montag's rebellion against the oppressive society they live in.

Explanation

Beatty was described as a shrieking blaze, a jumping, sprawling gibbering manikin because Montag had shot a continuous pulse of liquid fire on him. This suggests that Beatty was engulfed in flames and was screaming and thrashing around in pain and madness. The use of the words "shrieking," "jumping," "sprawling," and "gibbering" emphasize the chaotic and frenzied state that Beatty was in after being set on fire. This action by Montag represents a turning point in their relationship and symbolizes Montag's rebellion against the oppressive society they live in.