Question

1. montags realization that all firemen resemble one another suggests that- *

a. firemen are chosen for physical strength
b. firemen share family backgrounds
c. individuality has been erased by conformity
d. montag admires their unity

1. the mechanical hounds reaction to montag most strongly implies that- *

a. the hound acts randomly
b. the hound can be programmed to identify threats
c. the hound is becoming sentient
d. montag is imagining danger

Explanation:

For question 4: In Fahrenheit 451, the society enforces strict conformity. Montag noticing all firemen look alike reflects that the system has eliminated personal uniqueness to enforce uniformity.
For question 5: The Mechanical Hound is a programmed device in the novel. Its targeted reaction to Montag shows it is designed to detect and act against those deemed threats to the status quo.

Answer:

1. C. individuality has been erased by conformity
2. B. the Hound can be programmed to identify threats