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

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

3. What does Montag use to start the fire in the attic book owner’s home?
(a) Charcoal
(b) Kerosene
(c) A torch blower
(d) A pocket lighter

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

5. Which of the following characters goes missing, greatly worrying Montag?
(a) Captain Beatty
(b) Clarisse
(c) Black
(d) Mildred

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Faber, what is missing from most people’s lives, causing unhappiness?

3. What do Mildred and Ann spend their time talking about?

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

5. Why is Mildred grateful when the phone rings during Montag’s tirade about the truth?

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