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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. On the morning after the accident, what is Mildred anxious for Montag to do?
(a) Leave the house
(b) See a doctor
(c) Report Clarisse's family
(d) Go back to bed

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

3. How does Montag distance himself from Clarisse so no one grows suspicious of them?
(a) He does not distance himself
(b) He walks two paces behind her
(c) He crosses to the other side of the street
(d) He walks rapidly so as to lose her

4. At what time of day does Montag first meet Clarisse?
(a) 3:00 p.m.
(b) 8:00 a.m.
(c) 10:00 p.m.
(d) 1:00 a.m.

5. Why is Mildred grateful when the phone rings during Montag’s tirade about the truth?
(a) It's an excuse to get away from the books
(b) She hasn’t spoken to Ann in weeks
(c) She thinks it's Montag’s office telling him to come in to work
(d) She was afraid all communication in their house had been cut off

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Montag do to finally convince Faber to help him in his quest?

2. While out with Montag one afternoon, what does Clarisse urge him to taste?

3. How does Montag accidentally frighten Professor Faber?

4. Where is Mrs. Phelps' husband?

5. How does Faber show his fear toward Montag in Part I?

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