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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 aspect of Mildred’s personality does Montag most resent?
(a) Her jealousy
(b) Her obsession
(c) Her religious fervor
(d) Her coldness

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

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

4. Why does Montag believe the firedog has come to view him as an enemy?
(a) Because someone has programmed it against him
(b) Because its computer system is defective
(c) Because it is getting old
(d) Because he really is an enemy

5. How does Mildred react to the news that Montag has been hoarding books?
(a) She is confused
(b) She is apathetic
(c) She is scared
(d) She is confused

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Faber believe television has done to Jesus' image?

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

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

4. Which of the following causes increased paranoia for Montag?

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

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