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

2. According to Faber, what is inevitable?
(a) The end of books
(b) Change
(c) Death from the coming war
(d) A mindless society

3. What is the number assigned to Montag's fire squad?
(a) 451
(b) 111
(c) 199
(d) 666

4. What aspect of Mildred’s personality does Montag most resent?
(a) Her coldness
(b) Her jealousy
(c) Her obsession
(d) Her religious fervor

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Montag react to Clarisse's question?

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

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

5. Why does Mildred react the way she does to the sound when Montag is reading in the kitchen?

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