451 Farenhiet Part #2 (The Sieve and the Sand)

1. Who/what do you think comes to the door when Montag and Mildred are reading?
2. What does Montag tell Mildred is the reason they should read?
3. How successful is Montag’s reading? What does he decide to do next?
4. What two things does he struggle with on the subway?
5. Explain the story behind the title for this section “the Sieve and the Sand.” How does
this story connect to his current situation?
6. Describe Montag’s encounter with Faber. What is their plan?
7. What is going on in the background in addition to the drama unfolding with Montag?
8. What does Montag do when Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Bowles come over? What is the result?
Describe Montag’s internal conflict at the fire station over what Beatty and Faber tell him.
How does Part 2 end?