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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. Why are ambulance drivers called to Montag’s home?
(a) Because Mildred needs her stomach pumped
(b) Because the bullet grazes Montag’s cheek
(c) Because Mildred was burned in the fire
(d) Because Montag has knocked out Mildred’s lover

2. What has Mildred been pressuring her husband to do?
(a) Add television to the fourth wall in the living room
(b) Go to a fertility specialist
(c) Take her to the beach
(d) Quit his job

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

4. Who actually lights the fire at the attic book owner’s home?
(a) Captain Beatty
(b) The accusing neighbor
(c) Montag
(d) The homeowner

5. What interrupts Montag’s confrontation with Beatty?
(a) The building exploding
(b) The fire hound barking
(c) The fire alarm sounding
(d) The sounds of sirens wailing

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Book does Montag take a special interest in and bring to Faber’s house?

2. Which of the following best describes Montag’s mood when the ambulance drivers arrive?

3. How does Montag accidentally frighten Professor Faber?

4. How did Clarisse die?

5. When Mildred talks about “her family,” whom is she referring to?

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