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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 noise frightens Montag as he reads in his kitchen?
(a) The fire hound barking
(b) A bird singing
(c) Clarisse crying
(d) A car honking

2. In Montag’s society, what is assumed about all the citizens?
(a) They are educated
(b) They are happy
(c) They are fearful
(d) They are patriotic

3. How does Montag react to Clarisse's question?
(a) He thinks it's none of her business
(b) He is confused by her inquiry
(c) He is happy to answer
(d) He is disturbed by it

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

5. How does Mildred respond to Montag's story about the book owner's death?
(a) She is amused
(b) She is indifferent
(c) She is terrified
(d) She is devastated

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mildred’s guest react to the poem?

2. What does Montag feel about Clarisse’s death?

3. What does Faber think books smell like?

4. Which of the following facts is true about Clarisse?

5. According to Faber, what don’t people need to be happy?

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