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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 is one thing Montag thinks Mildred needs to understand to be happy in life?
(a) Why the television personalities are not real
(b) Why she tried to kill herself
(c) Why the government is suppressing knowledge
(d) His relationship with Clarisse

2. Whose image do advertisers use to sell products?
(a) No one’s. Images in advertising are banned
(b) Jesus’
(c) The President’s
(d) The Firemen’s

3. For what does Faber feel partially responsible?
(a) How far the book burning has gone
(b) Montag's discontent
(c) Clarisse’s death
(d) The elderly woman’s death

4. What is Montag’s primary tool when working as a fireman?
(a) Water
(b) Foam
(c) Kerosene
(d) Milk

5. What does Montag use to start the fire in the attic book owner’s home?
(a) A pocket lighter
(b) A torch blower
(c) Kerosene
(d) Charcoal

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Montag hide his books in the bushes behind his house?

2. What is the most important thing in Mildred’s life?

3. What aspect of Montag's job enthralls him?

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

5. What consumes Mildred's attention all day, the day after the ambulence arrives at their home?

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