study guide#6 for Fahrenheit 451 (50-65)

Directions: Read each question carefully. Add your answer in the space below each question. You do not need to
write using complete sentences, but be sure to give detailed answers with specific references to the text.

91. How does Captain Beatty behave as he walks into Montag’s house – what is his demeanor, what does he say and
do?

He sounds aggressive and rude. He made himself comfortable.

92. According to Beatty, what does every fireman, sooner or later, “hit” or face?

They become interested in books and what the history is about a fireman.

93. Summarize the main point of what Captain Beatty is saying on pages 51-52. What was the effect of media (radio,
television, movies evolving during the twentieth century?

That he should be curious and not to overlook at something

94. While Beatty talks, Mildred moves around the room picking things up and putting them down. She also randomly
agrees with what he is saying. Based on this, how does Mildred feel about Beatty’s presence?

she is feeling nervous, he makes her uncomfortable

95. How does Mildred make Montag anxious and nervous while Captain Beatty is talking?

Because she want to fluff his pillow and his book is underneath the pillow that complexity are taken out of books

96. What is the main point of what Beatty is saying in the paragraphs that starts with “More sports for everyone…” on
page 54?

Its to keep more people more entertained and busy

97. Reread the paragraph on page 54-55 where Beatty brings up minorities in our civilization. What effect did they
have on the content of books?

that complexity are taken out of books

98. How does this society change the meaning of the line from the "Constitution" that "all men are created equal?"
Why?

not everyone born free and equal, each man has their own advantage compared to others

99. What does Beatty finally admit about the firemen from the past?

That they used to stop fires

100. Copy the complete description of the new job firemen were given when their old purpose was eliminated. (56)

They were given the new job, as custodians of our peace of mind, the focus of our understandable and rightful dread of
being inferior; official censors, judges, and executors.
101. According to Beatty, what do people want? How have they been given what they want?

He happy to keep them moving and to keep them busy

102. What does Beatty tell Montag about Clarisse and her family?

The government was watching them before ,clarisse is a time bomb

103. Summarize the main points Beatty makes on page 58.

Filling him with information that is superficial

104. Beatty tells Montag that it’s important to remember that firemen like them are “the Happiness Boys, the Dixie
Duo”. What great role does he see firemen playing in their society?

They are responsible for maintaining the peace in their world.

105. What startling thing does Beatty reveal about himself and books?

That he had read some book at his time to know what they are about

106. How long does Montag have to keep a book? Then what will happen?

Twenty four hours and if they do not burn it they will burn it for him

107. When does Beatty expect Montag to return to work? What does Montag say in response?

If thy will see him later today..Montag says he doesn't know

108. What does Montag really think about returning to work?

That he will never come again

109. What is the significance of Montag’s memory of Clarisse on page 60? What is the point of what she
said?
That people were so brainwashed like they are right now that they went outside to walk or sit in the porch or their
garden and think

110. When Montag tells Mildred he feels awful, why does she suggests he take the beetle and go on a
drive? Why does she think this will make him feel better?

She normally goes an a speed drive and drive to the countryside and comeback late at night

111. Montag says he’s not happy- What can the reader infer is the reason why?

He feels like his life has no meaning

112. What is Mildred’s response to Montag saying he is not happy?

That he is and is proud of it

113. What does Montag show Mildred that he has hidden behind the ventilator grate?

He shows her about 20 book hidden

114. What is Mildred’s immediate reaction to what he shows her?

She is shocked and steppes back and runs towards the kitchen incinerator

115. What is it that Montag really wants Mildred to do?

He wants her to just listen to him .He wants to figure out why they are like this

116. Why is it that Montag can’t stop thinking about the woman who burned with her books?

He can't stop thinking about the women beacuse of her face she made when she burned herself and her books

117. What final statement does Montag make about firemen and what should be done with them?

They he doesn't like them and that he doesn't like himself he would like it more if they were the ones getting burned

118. What happens when the doorbell rings again?

They stary franticking beacuse all the books are scattered on the floor