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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 Montag use to start the fire in the attic book owner’s home?
(a) Charcoal
(b) A pocket lighter
(c) A torch blower
(d) Kerosene

2. What does Montag believe about the mechanical firedog at work?
(a) It is evil
(b) It knows his secrets
(c) It has been bugged
(d) It is alive

3. What aspect of Clarisse’s personality takes Montag aback?
(a) Her cruelty
(b) Her candidness
(c) Her innocence
(d) Her confidence

4. According to Mildred, who are the only people she trusts?
(a) No one
(b) Her parents
(c) Her neighbors
(d) The characters on her television shows

5. What noise frightens Montag as he reads in his kitchen?
(a) A car honking
(b) Clarisse crying
(c) A bird singing
(d) The fire hound barking

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mildred react to the ambulance drivers’ arrival?

2. Which of the following characters goes missing, greatly worrying Montag?

3. What does Clarisse do to check whether or not someone is in love?

4. What conclusion does Clarisse come to when checking whether Montag is in love?

5. Why doesn’t Mildred want to keep reading the books with Montag?

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