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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. While out with Montag one afternoon, what does Clarisse urge him to taste?
(a) Sassafras root
(b) Her blood
(c) The rain
(d) Imported chocolate

2. Which of the following criminals housed illegal books in their attic?
(a) An elderly woman
(b) Clarisse's older brother
(c) A retired soldier
(d) A doctor

3. What does Montag steal from the attic book owner’s home?
(a) A book
(b) A necklace
(c) A purse
(d) A photograph

4. How does Mildred react to the sound when Montag is reading in the kitchen?
(a) She is confused
(b) She is uninterested
(c) She is angry
(d) She is afraid

5. Why is Montag so desperate to understand the books?
(a) Because he wants to stand up to the government, and this is the best way
(b) Because he grew up thinking he was stupid
(c) Because he thinks it will make Mildred fall back in love with him
(d) Because he wants to understand why people were willing to die for their books

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Montag listens to Mildred’s conversation with Ann, what does he realize about his wife?

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

4. How does Montag react to Clarisse's question?

5. How did Clarisse die?

(see the answer key)

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