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What is the significance of the title Fahrenheit 451?

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According to mythology, what is the salamander’s relation to fire?

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How many times can the phoenix be reborn from its ashes?

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Which of Clarisse’s relatives influenced her the most?

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What was the occupation of Granger’s grandfather?

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Which of the following Shakespeare tragedies does Beatty quote immediately before his death?

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Which of the following books of the Bible does Faber read to Montag over the radio?

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What are the earplug radios in the novel called?

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What animal metaphor does Montag use to describe the stomach pump and blood-replacement machine used on Mildred?

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Which woman cries when Montag reads poetry?

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What is Clarisse’s last name?

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How does Mildred claim Clarisse is killed?

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How many legs does the Hound have?

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Which drug does the Hound inject into Montag?

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What is the name of the toothpaste advertised on the subway?

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In whose home does Montag plant books?

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What position did Faber hold before he retired?

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Which poem does Montag read to Mildred and her friends?

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What colors are the firemen’s uniforms?

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What kind of liquor does Faber give Montag before he flees to the country?

21 of 25
How long a time period does the novel cover?

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What does Granger’s group do before heading for the city after the bombing?

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What does Montag follow to reach the Book People in the country?

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What happens to the old woman whose house is burned by the firemen?

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In what city did Montag meet Mildred?

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