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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 causes Faber to relax when he sees Montag?
(a) Montag quotes one of the leaders of the underground rebellion
(b) He sees a book tucked under Montag's arm
(c) Montag offers him a bottle of wine
(d) He sees that Montag has worn his fireman uniform

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

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

4. Why does Mildred react the way she does to the sound when Montag is reading in the kitchen?
(a) Because she is angry with Montag
(b) Because she is jealous of Clarisse
(c) Because she doesn’t want to go to jail
(d) Because she doesn’t understand the significance of the sound

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Montag beg the attic book owner to do before he burns down her house?

2. How does Montag distance himself from Clarisse so no one grows suspicious of them?

3. What is one thing Montag thinks Mildred needs to understand to be happy in life?

4. What does the interactive box in the Montag living room allow Mildred to do?

5. Who do Montag and Clarisse do each morning?

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