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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. How does Mildred react to the sound when Montag is reading in the kitchen?
(a) She is confused
(b) She is uninterested
(c) She is afraid
(d) She is angry

2. Who turned the attic book owner over to the authorities?
(a) A priest
(b) A schoolteacher
(c) A neighbor
(d) A stranger

3. Who is least affected by the book owner's death?
(a) Montag
(b) The neighbor
(c) Captain Beatty
(d) Clarisse

4. What aspect of Montag's job enthralls him?
(a) Rescuing cats and other animals
(b) Meeting the cute nurses at the hospital
(c) Watching fire burn
(d) Sliding down the fire pole when the alarm rings

5. What is Guy Montag's main responsibly as a fireman?
(a) To give medical aid
(b) To create the work schedules
(c) To start fires
(d) To put out fires

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn’t Mildred want to keep reading the books with Montag?

2. Why does Montag believe the firedog has come to view him as an enemy?

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

4. What noise frightens Montag as he reads in his kitchen?

5. What do Mildred and Ann spend their time talking about?

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