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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Guy Montag's main responsibly as a fireman?
(a) To put out fires
(b) To start fires
(c) To create the work schedules
(d) To give medical aid

2. What does Montag fear will happen if the dog identifies him as an enemy?
(a) It will attack him
(b) His coworkers will mock him
(c) He will be arrested
(d) His wife will divorce him

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

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

5. What is one thing Montag thinks Mildred needs to understand to be happy in life?
(a) Why the television personalities are not real
(b) Why the government is suppressing knowledge
(c) Why she tried to kill herself
(d) His relationship with Clarisse

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Montag that Clarisse is dead?

2. How did Clarisse die?

3. What aspect of Clarisse’s personality takes Montag aback?

4. Why is Montag so fascinated with Clarisse?

5. Why doesn’t Mildred want to keep reading the books with Montag?

(see the answer key)

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