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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 does Montag believe about the mechanical firedog at work?
(a) It is evil
(b) It knows his secrets
(c) It is alive
(d) It has been bugged

2. Who tells Montag that Clarisse is dead?
(a) Mildred
(b) Captain Beatty
(c) The attic book owner
(d) Black

3. What is the general mission of the fire department in the novel?
(a) To burn books
(b) To arrest and execute arsonists
(c) To aid civilians
(d) To educate people on fire prevention

4. What does Faber believe television has done to Jesus' image?
(a) Preserved it as holy
(b) Deadened it
(c) Turned it into a parlor act
(d) Made it political

5. What effect is reading having on Montag?
(a) He is learning to think for himself
(b) He is becoming confused about the meaning of life
(c) He is becoming angry with the government
(d) He is falling out of love with his wife

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is least affected by the book owner's death?

3. At the beginning of the novel, how does Montag feel about his job?

4. How does Captain Beatty fit into Montag and Faber’s secret plan?

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

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