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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 does Montag do to finally convince Faber to help him in his quest?

2. How does Faber help Montag during the confrontation with Beatty?

3. What effect is reading having on Montag?

4. What did a cousin once bet Montag a dime he couldn’t do?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Beatty want Montag to destroy his home?

3. What does Montag do with the hidden books after Beatty leaves?

4. How does Montag convince Faber that he can be trusted with information about books?

5. How does Montag feel as he watches his house burn down?

6. On the phone, how does Faber react to Montag’s request about the books?

7. As Montag reads through the illegal books, what sound adds urgency to his search?

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

9. What is significant about the telephone conversation that pulls Mildred away from Montag and the books?

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

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

Describe the role firemen play in Montag’s society. Why were firemen first needed, and how has their role changed over time? Then, discuss Montag’s personal transformation within the role. What does he like about his job? When did that change? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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