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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. The next morning, how does Montag feel about his confrontation with Mildred about the poem?

2. Where is Mrs. Phelps' husband?

3. What effect is reading having on Montag?

4. Whose house is scheduled to be burned at the end of Part Two?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Faber react to the news that firemen are at Montag’s home?

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

4. What is the meaning behind Section Two’s title, “The Sand and the Sieve”?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What reason does Montag give Faber for his sudden decision to stop burning books?

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 society Montag lives in. What control does the government have over its people, and what is the motivation behind this control? Do you see any parallels between Montag’s society and our own? What do you think is Bradbury’s message about government and censorship? 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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