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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Burning Bright Abstract.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the only object Montag takes from his house as he escapes?
(a) A photograph
(b) A banana
(c) A box of matches
(d) A book

3. What news does Montag hear on the radio after escaping from the crime scene?
(a) That his actions have started a revolt
(b) That Mildred has been brought in for questioning
(c) That war has been declared
(d) That the police think they have caught Montag

4. What does Mrs. Phelps find most interesting about her two children?
(a) The fact that they have different fathers
(b) The fact that they are both Olympic swimmers
(c) The fact that neither of them resemble her physically
(d) The fact that they were both delivered by Cesarean section

5. What will happen to the scapegoat?
(a) They will be sent to the asylum
(b) Their fate is undetermined
(c) They will be killed
(d) They will be imprisoned

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Montag accidentally frighten Professor Faber?

4. How does Montag react to Beatty's threat about his earpiece?

5. For what do Montag and Faber devise a plan during their first meeting?

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