Be prepared to discuss these questions in class on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012. Remember to support your answers -- even the World Connection questions -- with evidence from the book.
WORLD CONNECTION QUESTIONS
Some people say that football is too violent and dangerous (think concussions). How would you react if football were banned? --A.M. (1st)
Would you like a robotic dog? --M.G. (2nd)
CLOSE-ENDED QUESTIONS
Why did Montag become a fireman? --M.B. (1st)
What significance does Benjamin Franklin have for the people in Montag's society? --R.S. (2nd)
What did Clarisse's uncle do to wind up being put in jail? --R.B. (2nd)
OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS
Why is Montag with his wife if they don't love each other? --J.M. (1st)
(classroom-appropriate, evidence-backed answers only. --Mr. Mikesell)
What effect does Clarisse have on Montag? --K.L. (1st)
Why would Montag take the books when he knew the consequences? --J.M.S. (2nd)
What did Beatty mean when he said that "'Books say nothing'"? --J.J. (2nd)
UNIVERSAL THEME / CORE QUESTIONS
In what ways do "the powers that be"/society affect what you can and cannot think? --M.C. (1st)
If people were to treat you like an outcast because you "thought differently," what would you do? --J.J. (2nd)
Are you happy? How do you know? --Mr. Mikesell
LITERARY ANALYSIS QUESTIONS
How does the simile "They fell like slaughtered birds" contribute to the development of the story? --O.M. (1st)
How does the simile "[Clarisse's] dress was white and it whispered" contribute to the development her character? --F.L. (2nd)
How does the allusion the woman who burned herself further the development of the story? --J.C. (2nd)
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