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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following causes increased paranoia for Montag?
(a) The way his coworkers assess him
(b) Clarisse's incessant questions
(c) The objects hidden in his house
(d) His wife's suicide attempts

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

3. As Montag reads, what does Mildred stare at longingly?
(a) Her television wall
(b) The window
(c) The oven
(d) A photograph

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Montag search for as he reads through the hidden books?

2. How does Montag react to Clarisse's question?

3. What does Montag beg the attic book owner to do before he burns down her house?

4. What does Montag’s society most loathe?

5. How does Mildred act toward Montag the next morning, after the accident?

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