Due Friday, June 7th - "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury - "The Sieve and the Sand," pages 33-52

Directions:  1)  Read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, "Part II: The Sieve and the Sand," pages 33-77.  2)  In this blog space, answer at least 5 of the following questions using direct quotations/evidence from the text.  We will use these study questions to have a class discussion on the material.  I look forward to your responses.  NOTE:  The full text and audiobook can be found below the study questions in this post, for your convenience.

Study Questions (Please choose at least 5)

1. In the scene where Mildred and Montag read books together, what are their separate reactions?

2. What is the effect throughout sections I and II, of the bombers flying over? 

3. Who is Professor Faber? Explain his significance.

4. Montag’s reaction to the commercial on the subway is a turning point in his life. How does he react and why? 

5. What argument does Faber make for books? How do you feel about his comments?

6. What is the “small green metal object”? How does it tie into the plot.

7. What does the White Clown show lead you to believe about television programming in this society? How does it connect to today?

8. Why does Mrs. Phelps cry when Montag reads “Dover Beach”?

9. What is Montag’s destination at the end of section II? Why?

10. What predictions might you make about later events in the story?

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury - Full Text

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