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

2. Why is Montag so fascinated with Clarisse?
(a) Because any woman is more interesting than Mildred
(b) She has a very unusual way of thinking
(c) He has never met a woman so beautiful
(d) He likes the danger of sneaking around with her

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

4. Which members of society are sent to asylums if caught?
(a) Thieves
(b) The unemployed
(c) Religious fanatics
(d) Book owners

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect is reading having on Montag?

2. What is the number assigned to Montag's fire squad?

3. How does Mildred respond to Montag's story about the book owner's death?

4. What conclusion does Clarisse come to when checking whether Montag is in love?

5. Who turned the attic book owner over to the authorities?

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