Freshman Semester Test Spring 2016

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Which character was an English professor before society turned against the ideals of reading and learning?
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What idea did Montag and Faber have regarding the publication or printing of copies of the books Montag had stole?
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vocabulary: a small device of metal or plastic used to protect figer tips when sewing
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1 point
Montag plans to steal the book at the old lady's house by sewing an extra pocket into his fireman's jacket.
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1 point
In part two, The Sand and the Sieve, Montag remembers being tricked by a cousin who promises a dime if he can fill a sieve with sand. He is successful and wins the dime despite the cousin's taunting.
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1 point
At the end of section 2, the firemen are sent on a call. They end up stopping at Montag's house.
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1 point
Mrs. Blake's neighbor, the old woman, struck a match to start the fire that burned not only her house, but her as well.
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2 points
What question does Clarisse ask Montag that bothers him greatly?
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Which character uses literary quotes to make books and what is written in them seem foolish. His use of and knowledge of literature is ironic considering his stance on these things and his profession.
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Of the following characters, which is most likely to be labeled as an "antagonist?"
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what is the "climax" of a story?
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Which piece of technology described in the book does NOT seem to be similar to our current equipment
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Which word does Beatty tell Montag has become a "swear" word?
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The battle Montag fights within his own mind about what to do and how to handle the questions he is asking regarding the burning of books is an example of what literary feature?
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In part two, The Sand and the Sieve, Montag tries to get the ladies to talk politics. What do they say is the most important thing to consider when deciding who to vote for?
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The phoenix worn by the firemen is an example of what literary device?
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Faber says that he is a coward because he did not speak out against the eradication of books when he had the chance.
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2 points
How does Beatty try to warn Montag that he is on to him?
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vocabulary: existing before
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2 points
In the section titled "Burning Bright," who does Montag meet for the first time?
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1 point
Mildred and Faber both die in the bombing of the city.
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1 point
When Montag first met Faber he was reading a book of poetry in the park.
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2 points
Which word can be defined as something of little value?
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2 points
Which word refers to a substance used for cleaning teeth, somewhat like toothpaste?
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1 point
When an alarm is called in for Montag's house, he learns that Mildred as well as her friends has reported him.
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1 point
When Montag watches the parlor walls with Mildred, he realizes that the shows are not actually about anything. They are just color and noise and talking.
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2 points
vocabulary: to flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream
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1 point
The hound is able to track any living creature if the correct combinations are programmed into it.
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2 points
Which word describes an article of clothing?
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The idea that firemen, who are heros in our society, are feared in the dystopian society of F451 is an example of what literary device?
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2 points
Three of the following characters help Montag in some way. Which one helped him by giving him advice on how to escape the city when he was on the run?
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Which word means "a device with meshes in which fine particles pass?"
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Which of these could be considered an antagonist in the story?
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Vocabulary: A thin, transparent wrapping material
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2 points
In the first section, what does Montag kick accidentally when he walks into the bedroom he shares with his wife, Mildred?