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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 Guy Montag's main responsibly as a fireman?
(a) To start fires
(b) To create the work schedules
(c) To put out fires
(d) To give medical aid

2. Why does Montag believe the firedog has come to view him as an enemy?
(a) Because its computer system is defective
(b) Because it is getting old
(c) Because someone has programmed it against him
(d) Because he really is an enemy

3. The next morning, how does Montag feel about his confrontation with Mildred about the poem?
(a) Ashamed
(b) Proud
(c) Terrified
(d) Guilty

4. On Montag’s first day back at work, what does Beatty try to convince him to do?
(a) Instigate another book burning
(b) Treat his job more enthusiastically
(c) Turn against Faber
(d) Confess that he’s stolen the books

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mildred doing when Montag returns home from Faber’s house?

2. What is the general mission of the fire department in the novel?

3. What does Clarisse do to check whether or not someone is in love?

4. How does Faber react to Montag’s decision to read the poem aloud?

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

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