1. Fahrenheit 451
Part 1

2. Discussion Questions
Compare and Contrast the lives of Mildred and Clarisse.
How does the knowledge that all houses are now fireproof change the tone of the opening scene in the book? How does it change the way we view Montag?
Compare and Contrast the fictional America in Fahrenheit 451 to America today.
Was Beatty’s argument convincing at the end of Part 1? Is it accurate to what has happened today?
What predictions can you make of what will happen in Part Two: The Sieve and the Sand?

3. Discussion Questions Cont.
6. Is it worth the risk for Montag to hide the books in his house? Explain your reasoning.
Predict what will happen between Montag and Beatty the next time they speak.