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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 is the most important thing in Mildred’s life?
(a) Her education
(b) Her religion
(c) Her husband
(d) Her television

2. According to Mildred, who are the only people she trusts?
(a) No one
(b) Her neighbors
(c) Her parents
(d) The characters on her television shows

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. What aspect of Clarisse’s personality takes Montag aback?
(a) Her cruelty
(b) Her candidness
(c) Her confidence
(d) Her innocence

5. For what does Faber feel partially responsible?
(a) How far the book burning has gone
(b) The elderly woman’s death
(c) Clarisse’s death
(d) Montag's discontent

Short Answer Questions

1. On Montag’s first day back at work, what does Beatty try to convince him to do?

2. What has changed about Montag’s life since the character went missing?

3. What shocks Montag when he first observes Clarisse's family?

4. Why is Montag so fascinated with Clarisse?

5. In Montag’s society, what is assumed about all the citizens?

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