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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. When Mildred talks about “her family,” whom is she referring to?
(a) The members of her church
(b) Her siblings
(c) Her best friends from high school
(d) The characters on her favorite TV shows

3. According to Faber, what is missing from most people’s lives, causing unhappiness?
(a) Education
(b) Quality
(c) Love
(d) Fulfilling jobs

4. What aspect of Clarisse’s personality does Montag find most attractive?
(a) Her desire to learn a trade
(b) Her dark sense of humor
(c) Her childish infatuation
(d) Her questioning banter

5. Which Book does Montag take a special interest in and bring to Faber’s house?
(a) An American History textbook
(b) War and Peace
(c) The Bible
(d) Romeo and Juliet

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mildred act toward Montag the next morning, after the accident?

2. Which of the following criminals housed illegal books in their attic?

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

4. Why does Montag believe the firedog has come to view him as an enemy?

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

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