Question

When the firemen first enter the old woman’s house, why does Captain Beatty slap the old woman?

Answer 1

Answer:

may be the old woman called them at the wrong time

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

b) She refuses to answer his questions.

Explanation:

This question refers to the book Fahrenheit 451. In this book, the firemen are not meant to put out fires, but instead work in order to burn books. When the firemen are called to burn the books that an old woman is holding, Captain Beatty slaps her as she refuses to say where the books are. Eventually, the firemen find the books in the attic, but the woman decides to light herself on fire in order to die with her books.