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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. After his night with Clarisse, what shocking sight does Montag return home to?
(a) Mildred making love to another man
(b) Mildred overdosed on sleeping pills
(c) Mildred angrily awaits his return, a gun in hand
(d) His house has burned down

2. How does Mildred react to the news that Montag has been hoarding books?
(a) She is confused
(b) She is scared
(c) She is confused
(d) She is apathetic

3. What does Montag’s society most loathe?
(a) Structure
(b) Dullards
(c) Artists
(d) Literature

4. What is the number assigned to Montag's fire squad?
(a) 199
(b) 451
(c) 666
(d) 111

5. What passes overhead that makes Montag feel urgency about his mission to understand?
(a) A white dove
(b) A helicopter
(c) A bomber plane
(d) A shooting star

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Montag that Clarisse is dead?

2. If Montag wants to talk to Faber, what does he realize he must do?

3. Why are ambulance drivers called to Montag’s home?

4. Why is Montag so fascinated with Clarisse?

5. Why is Montag so desperate to understand the books?

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