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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. The morning after the accident, what does Montag try to convince Mildred of?
(a) That she should get a job
(b) That Clarisse's family is a danger to their way of life
(c) That she wanted to die
(d) That they should have children

2. At what time of day does Montag first meet Clarisse?
(a) 1:00 a.m.
(b) 3:00 p.m.
(c) 8:00 a.m.
(d) 10:00 p.m.

3. How does Mildred respond to Montag's story about the book owner's death?
(a) She is terrified
(b) She is devastated
(c) She is indifferent
(d) She is amused

4. How does Faber show his fear toward Montag in Part I?
(a) He punches him
(b) He hangs up on him
(c) He warns him to stay away
(d) He calls the police

5. As Montag reads, what does Mildred stare at longingly?
(a) Her television wall
(b) The window
(c) The oven
(d) A photograph

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of Clarisse’s personality takes Montag aback?

2. How does Mildred react to the sound when Montag is reading in the kitchen?

3. What do Mildred and Ann spend their time talking about?

4. What takes up three full walls in the Montag's living room?

5. How does Faber react to Montag’s initial request?

(see the answer key)

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