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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Faber invent for secret communication?

2. What does Faber ask Montag to do on his way home from their first meeting?

3. Where is Mrs. Phelps' husband?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first glimmer readers see of Montag beginning to think for himself?

2. Who is professor Faber, and how does Montag know him?

3. What does Faber feel is an inevitable truth, and how does his belief affect Montag’s plan?

4. According to Faber, what has happened to the image of Jesus in their society?

5. Why does Faber consider himself a coward?

6. Where does Montag hide the illegal books after revealing them to Mildred, and why?

7. Describe Mildred’s relationship with her television programs.

8. What information was used to turn Montag in to the authorities, and where did it come from?

9. What sound startles Montag and Mildred as they leaf through the illegal books, and how do they react?

10. What does Mildred do when the fire trucks arrive at her house in the beginning of Section Three?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Clarisse’s role in the novel. How does she act as a catalyst for Montag’s change? Do you think he could have / would have changed without her influence? Is it significant that catalyst to Montag’s change is a young, beautiful woman? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

What does Captain Beatty represent in regards to government and censorship. Do you think Beatty believes in the value of his societal position, or is he simply an insecure man with power to exploit? Why might Beatty want society to be completely homogenous, and what does his treatment of Montag tell you about his character? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Montag’s relationship with Professor Faber. Where did the two men first meet, and what is significant about their meeting? Why did Montag think that Faber would make a good mentor in his quest for knowledge. Based on your reading, do you agree with Montag’s assessment? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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