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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Burning Bright Abstract.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Montag so desperate to understand the books?
(a) Because he grew up thinking he was stupid
(b) Because he thinks it will make Mildred fall back in love with him
(c) Because he wants to understand why people were willing to die for their books
(d) Because he wants to stand up to the government, and this is the best way

2. How does Mildred react to the news that Montag has been hoarding books?
(a) She is scared
(b) She is confused
(c) She is apathetic
(d) She is confused

3. Who tells Montag that Clarisse is dead?
(a) Captain Beatty
(b) Mildred
(c) The attic book owner
(d) Black

4. Which of the following facts is true about Clarisse?
(a) She is somber
(b) She is the daughter of a highly placed politic figure
(c) She has no sense of humor
(d) She is Montag’s neighbor

5. What does Montag believe about the mechanical firedog at work?
(a) It knows his secrets
(b) It has been bugged
(c) It is evil
(d) It is alive

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time of day does Montag first meet Clarisse?

2. What does Montag want to find to help him in his quest for knowledge?

3. How does Montag feel as he burns his house down?

4. Why does Mildred react the way she does to the sound when Montag is reading in the kitchen?

5. Who turned the attic book owner over to the authorities?

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