Study Guide Questions for Fahrenheit 451 Name:
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As you read each section of the novel, answer briefly the following questions.
These questions should act as a reading guide and are not intended to replace
careful examination of the novel's themes and development.
Part I: The Hearth and the Salamander
Pgs. 3-10
What do the "firemen" do for a living?
In the opening scene, why are the books compared to birds?
What is written on the firemen’s helmets? Pg. 3
According to pages 3-4, what does Montag think of his job?
What are the two professional symbols that Montag wears? Pg. 6
What does Montag say he always smells like? Pg. 6
Who does Montag run into on his way home? Pg. 6
During his conversation, Montag says that "You never wash it off completely"
referring to the kerosene. What could this mean symbolically?
Why is it ironic that so many people are afraid of firemen? Pg. 7
How do the doors work? Pg. 10
Is there anything unusual about the way the two men go about helping Mildred?
How is it unusual?
