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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. How does the mechanical firedog react when it senses an enemy?
(a) It whimpers
(b) It beeps
(c) It shakes
(d) It growls and barks

2. Why is Mildred grateful when the phone rings during Montag’s tirade about the truth?
(a) It's an excuse to get away from the books
(b) She was afraid all communication in their house had been cut off
(c) She thinks it's Montag’s office telling him to come in to work
(d) She hasn’t spoken to Ann in weeks

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

4. What does Montag dread doing with the book he’s taken a special interest in?
(a) Explaining it to Mildred
(b) Reading it
(c) Burning it
(d) Returning it to Beatty

5. When Mildred talks about “her family,” whom is she referring to?
(a) The characters on her favorite TV shows
(b) Her best friends from high school
(c) The members of her church
(d) Her siblings

Short Answer Questions

1. What conclusion does Clarisse come to when checking whether Montag is in love?

2. What does Faber think books smell like?

3. Why does a specific sound frighten Montag as he is reading in the kitchen?

4. Which of the following criminals housed illegal books in their attic?

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

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