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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 is the general mission of the fire department in the novel?
(a) To arrest and execute arsonists
(b) To educate people on fire prevention
(c) To aid civilians
(d) To burn books

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

3. In Montag’s society, what is assumed about all the citizens?
(a) They are educated
(b) They are happy
(c) They are patriotic
(d) They are fearful

4. What takes up three full walls in the Montag's living room?
(a) Pictures
(b) Mirrors
(c) An abstract painting
(d) The television

5. What consumes Mildred's attention all day, the day after the ambulence arrives at their home?
(a) Television
(b) Gardening
(c) Cooking
(d) Playing video games

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clarisse ask Montag after their first meeting, before she goes home?

2. On the morning after the accident, what is Mildred anxious for Montag to do?

3. What does Faber ask Montag to do on his way home from their first meeting?

4. The morning after the accident, what does Montag try to convince Mildred of?

5. Which of the following facts is true about Clarisse?

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