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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 does Beatty taunt Montag about during the fire?
(a) His ability to read
(b) His failed marriage to Mildred
(c) His relationship with Clarisse
(d) The death of his parents

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

3. What most surprises Montag about his time on the river?
(a) How frightened he is
(b) How quiet it is
(c) How cold the water feels
(d) How alone he feels

4. Who do Montag and Clarisse do each morning?
(a) Make love
(b) Have coffee
(c) Discuss poetry
(d) Walk to work

5. What interrupts Montag’s confrontation with Beatty?
(a) The sounds of sirens wailing
(b) The fire hound barking
(c) The building exploding
(d) The fire alarm sounding

Short Answer Questions

1. When Montag arrives at his house for the burning, what is Mildred doing?

2. Why does Mildred react the way she does to the sound when Montag is reading in the kitchen?

3. What is significant about the fire Montag shares with the fugitives?

4. What object circles overhead in search of Montag on the run?

5. What room of the house does Montag burn down first?

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