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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Sieve and the Sand Abstract.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Faber invent for secret communication?
(a) An electronic reader
(b) A code tapping system
(c) A recording devise
(d) A listening ear bud

2. What aspect of Clarisse’s personality takes Montag aback?
(a) Her cruelty
(b) Her innocence
(c) Her candidness
(d) Her confidence

3. What did a cousin once bet Montag a dime he couldn’t do?
(a) Walk across fire
(b) Push a rock up a hill
(c) Swallow a sword
(d) Fill a sieve with sand

4. How old is Clarisse McClellan?
(a) 17
(b) 44
(c) 23
(d) 31

5. What flusters Montag when he arrived at the book burning in the attic?
(a) The attic is rickety and dangerous
(b) He recognizes the titles of the books
(c) The books are all Bibles
(d) The homeowner is present

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the general mission of the fire department in the novel?

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

3. How does Montag react to Clarisse's question?

4. How does Mildred act toward Montag the next morning, after the accident?

5. What is the most important thing in Mildred’s life?

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