Fahrenheit 451 Anticipation Guide

Read the following statements. Circle the number on the scale that fits your
opinion the best. Write at least two sentences explaining your thoughts about
each statement. There are no right or wrong answers!

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always true sometimes true depends sometimes false always false

1. Laws are always written for the protection of the citizens.

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2. Some books are evil and should be destroyed.
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3. In a world filled with constant, 24-hour news, there are no true facts. (Things
keep changing.)
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4. If it was against the law to read books, I would break the law and read
anyway.
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5. It is impossible to be close friends with people who think differently than
you.
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6. If most people believe something, then it must be true, even if there is no

proof.
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7. Only those who are hired to protect society’s laws, such as police officers,
should be allowed to own and use guns.
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8. There are some things so important in life that they are worth risking your
life for.
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9. In today’s world, writers and artists are not as important to society as
scientists and engineers.
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