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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 does Clarisse ask Montag after their first meeting, before she goes home?
(a) If he plays sports
(b) If he has ever wanted to travel
(c) If he has a dog
(d) If he is happy

2. What conclusion does Clarisse come to when checking whether Montag is in love?
(a) He is incapable of love
(b) He does not believe in love
(c) He was in love but had his heart broken
(d) He is not in love

3. What does Montag’s society most loathe?
(a) Dullards
(b) Artists
(c) Literature
(d) Structure

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

5. As Montag listens to Mildred’s conversation with Ann, what does he realize about his wife?
(a) That she is naïve
(b) That she will not help him in his quest
(c) That she is mentally unwell
(d) That she is unintelligent

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Mildred respond to Montag’s conviction the day after the ambulence was called to their home?

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

5. Where does Montag appear to be hiding something from his wife?

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