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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What poem does Montag read during his confrontation with Mildred?

2. For what does Faber feel partially responsible?

3. What did a cousin once bet Montag a dime he couldn’t do?

4. On Montag’s first day back at work, what does Beatty try to convince him to do?

5. What does Montag dread doing with the book he’s taken a special interest in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What tool does Faber give Montag for communication?

2. What does Mildred do when the fire trucks arrive at her house in the beginning of Section Three?

3. What does Faber feel is an inevitable truth, and how does his belief affect Montag’s plan?

4. As Montag reads through the illegal books, what sound adds urgency to his search?

5. Describe Mildred’s relationship with her television programs.

6. How does Montag convince Faber that he can be trusted with information about books?

7. What is the first glimmer readers see of Montag beginning to think for himself?

8. What reasons does Montag give for his desire to understand what is written in the books?

9. How does Faber react to the news that firemen are at Montag’s home?

10. What sound startles Montag and Mildred as they leaf through the illegal books, and how do they react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role firemen play in Montag’s society. Why were firemen first needed, and how has their role changed over time? Then, discuss Montag’s personal transformation within the role. What does he like about his job? When did that change? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Montag’s relationship with Professor Faber. Where did the two men first meet, and what is significant about their meeting? Why did Montag think that Faber would make a good mentor in his quest for knowledge. Based on your reading, do you agree with Montag’s assessment? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

What does Montag hope to discover by reading through the illegal books? How does his quest for knowledge affect his relationship with government, Mildred, Clarisse, and himself? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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