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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. How does Montag distance himself from Clarisse so no one grows suspicious of them?
(a) He walks two paces behind her
(b) He walks rapidly so as to lose her
(c) He does not distance himself
(d) He crosses to the other side of the street

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

3. According to Faber, what is the only magical thing in the world?
(a) Nothing
(b) Friendship
(c) Knowledge
(d) Passion

4. Which of the following characters goes missing, greatly worrying Montag?
(a) Black
(b) Captain Beatty
(c) Clarisse
(d) Mildred

5. If Montag wants to talk to Faber, what does he realize he must do?
(a) Turn himself in to the police
(b) Wear a disguise
(c) Leave his wife
(d) Take a train to Faber's house

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following causes increased paranoia for Montag?

2. How does Montag accidentally frighten Professor Faber?

3. What aspect of Clarisse’s personality does Montag find most attractive?

4. How does Mildred respond to Montag's story about the book owner's death?

5. What does Clarisse ask Montag after their first meeting, before she goes home?

(see the answer key)

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