Question

1. according to beatty, what is one of the primary reasons for burning books?

a. burning books demoralizes people, who then become sad, and therefore easier to manipulate
b. burning books empowers the citizens of a country so that they can focus on creating a stronger m
c. burning books destroys ideas, and without ideas, no one can be intellectually superior and make ot
d. burning books gives people the ability to focus more on their work lives, which improves the econo

1. which of the following events reflects montag’s growing aversion to book burning?

a. when he stands up to beatty and claims book burning is immoral
b. when he confides in mildred that he wants to become a scholar
c. when he reflects upon his fear of the mechanical hound
d. when he says that the smell of kerosene has begun making him nauseated

Explanation:

1. Burning books destroys ideas which can be used to control people. Without ideas, people are easier to manipulate.
2. Standing up to Beatty and claiming book - burning is immoral shows a clear opposition to book - burning.

Answer:

1. a. burning books demoralizes people, who then become sad, and therefore easier to manipulate
2. a. when he stands up to Beatty and claims book burning is immoral