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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) The rain
(b) Her blood
(c) Imported chocolate
(d) Sassafras root

2. How does Faber react to Montag’s initial request?
(a) He accepts
(b) He rejects him
(c) He convulses with fear
(d) He bursts into tears

3. 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 doesn’t understand the significance of the sound
(c) Because she doesn’t want to go to jail
(d) Because she is jealous of Clarisse

4. If Montag wants to talk to Faber, what does he realize he must do?
(a) Leave his wife
(b) Take a train to Faber's house
(c) Turn himself in to the police
(d) Wear a disguise

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of Mildred’s personality does Montag most resent?

2. What does Montag search for as he reads through the hidden books?

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

4. What flusters Montag when he arrived at the book burning in the attic?

5. How does Montag accidentally frighten Professor Faber?

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