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

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

3. If Montag wants to talk to Faber, what does he realize he must do?
(a) Wear a disguise
(b) Leave his wife
(c) Take a train to Faber's house
(d) Turn himself in to the police

4. Which members of society are sent to asylums if caught?
(a) Religious fanatics
(b) Thieves
(c) The unemployed
(d) Book owners

5. How does Montag accidentally frighten Professor Faber?
(a) By asking him to turn himself in
(b) By admitting that he’s read War and Peace
(c) By mentioning Clarisse
(d) By asking him about a book

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Montag’s society most loathe?

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

3. What is Montag’s primary tool when working as a fireman?

4. At the beginning of the novel, how does Montag feel about his job?

5. What does Montag think about before he goes to sleep on the night of the accident?

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