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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Sieve and the Sand Abstract.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Mildred been pressuring her husband to do?
(a) Add television to the fourth wall in the living room
(b) Quit his job
(c) Go to a fertility specialist
(d) Take her to the beach

2. When discussing his personal history with Montag, what does Faber call himself?
(a) A coward
(b) A fake
(c) A prophet
(d) A rebel

3. Why are ambulance drivers called to Montag’s home?
(a) Because Mildred was burned in the fire
(b) Because the bullet grazes Montag’s cheek
(c) Because Mildred needs her stomach pumped
(d) Because Montag has knocked out Mildred’s lover

4. Why does a specific sound frighten Montag as he is reading in the kitchen?
(a) Because he thinks he is going to be caught reading
(b) Because there are no birds in his society
(c) Because he thinks the Captain has returned
(d) Because Clarisse is dead

5. What does Faber think books smell like?
(a) Coriander
(b) Ginger
(c) Curry
(d) Nutmeg

Short Answer Questions

1. Who actually lights the fire at the attic book owner’s home?

2. What does Montag do to finally convince Faber to help him in his quest?

3. On the morning after the accident, what is Mildred anxious for Montag to do?

4. In Montag’s society, what is assumed about all the citizens?

5. What did a cousin once bet Montag a dime he couldn’t do?

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