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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 Montag accidentally frighten Professor Faber?
(a) By admitting that he’s read War and Peace
(b) By asking him to turn himself in
(c) By mentioning Clarisse
(d) By asking him about a book

2. While out with Montag one afternoon, what does Clarisse urge him to taste?
(a) The rain
(b) Her blood
(c) Imported chocolate
(d) Sassafras root

3. What interrupts Montag’s confrontation with Beatty?
(a) The sounds of sirens wailing
(b) The fire alarm sounding
(c) The fire hound barking
(d) The building exploding

4. During their first meeting, what does Montag ask Faber to do to help him?
(a) Actively join the rebellion
(b) Become his teacher
(c) Move back to the city
(d) Lend him money

5. Why is Montag so desperate to understand the books?
(a) Because he wants to understand why people were willing to die for their books
(b) Because he wants to stand up to the government, and this is the best way
(c) Because he grew up thinking he was stupid
(d) Because he thinks it will make Mildred fall back in love with him

Short Answer Questions

1. Which mythological symbols are introduced in the first chapter?

2. What does Mrs. Phelps find most interesting about her two children?

3. What game does Montag play with his fellow firemen before the confrontation?

4. How does Faber help Montag during the confrontation with Beatty?

5. How does Montag explain his disillusionment with society?

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