Fahrenheit 451 pages 113 – 117“The Past Destroyed”

1. What does Faber mean when he says, “Old Montag wanted to fly near the sun and now that he’s burnt his damn wings, he wonders why?”

2. Who sent the Mechanical Hound to Montag’s house? Why?3. Who is it that turns Montag over to the firemen?4. What does Beatty say about fire (115)?5. What image – or transformation -- is Bradbury painting about Montag as he burns his

house?

Fahrenheit 451 pages 117 – 130“Montag Runs”

1. Jot down the events leading to Beatty’s murder.2. With his house destroyed, his wife gone, and his boss dead, what is Montag

finally free to do?3. What does Montag do after he destroys the Mechanical Hound?4. What slows Montag down as he flees?5. What does he discover when he listens to the Seashell Radio?6. Where does Montag run to?7. What has happened to the world since Montag’s house burned?

Fahrenheit 451 pages 130 – 136“The Deception”

1. What does Faber advise Montag to do?2. What does Faber say he is going to do?3. What portable device does Faber give Montag?4. What does Montag witness on this portable device?5. What last thing does Montag have Faber do before he leaves?

Fahrenheit 451 pages 137 – 165“Exodus”

1. What does Montag do to hide himself from the Mechanical Hound?2. What does the river allow Montag to gain entry to?3. What is symbolically happening to Montag as he floats down the river (hint:

remember Eragon and Whirligig)?4. What does Granger show on the TV once Montag joins them?5. Where has Montag “hidden” the Book of Ecclesiastes”?6. Why do the men and Granger burn books?7. How was Granger’s community established?8. What happens to Montag’s city?9. What does Granger mean about society when he references the mythical

phoenix?10. What does Montag ultimately do that gains him entry into Granger’s society and

his new world? (remember Whirligig?)