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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. What is the most important thing in Mildred’s life?
(a) Her television
(b) Her education
(c) Her religion
(d) Her husband

2. How does Faber react to Montag’s initial request?
(a) He bursts into tears
(b) He rejects him
(c) He accepts
(d) He convulses with fear

3. How does Montag react to Clarisse's question?
(a) He thinks it's none of her business
(b) He is happy to answer
(c) He is disturbed by it
(d) He is confused by her inquiry

4. Why does Mildred react the way she does to the sound when Montag is reading in the kitchen?
(a) Because she is jealous of Clarisse
(b) Because she doesn’t want to go to jail
(c) Because she is angry with Montag
(d) Because she doesn’t understand the significance of the sound

5. What is Montag’s primary tool when working as a fireman?
(a) Kerosene
(b) Water
(c) Foam
(d) Milk

Short Answer Questions

1. Which members of society are sent to asylums if caught?

2. How does Montag accidentally frighten Professor Faber?

3. During their first meeting, what does Montag ask Faber to do to help him?

4. What does the interactive box in the Montag living room allow Mildred to do?

5. What is the general mission of the fire department in the novel?

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