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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Burning Bright Abstract.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Montag hide his books in the bushes behind his house?
(a) Because he no longer trusts Mildred
(b) To protect Mildred in case he’s caught
(c) To make them easier to snatch when he runs away in the middle of the night
(d) To protect them in case his house is burned down

2. What conclusion does Clarisse come to when checking whether Montag is in love?
(a) He was in love but had his heart broken
(b) He does not believe in love
(c) He is not in love
(d) He is incapable of love

3. The morning after the accident, what does Montag try to convince Mildred of?
(a) That she wanted to die
(b) That they should have children
(c) That Clarisse's family is a danger to their way of life
(d) That she should get a job

4. How many bombs hit the city?
(a) None
(b) Hundreds
(c) Several
(d) One

5. Who actually lights the fire at the attic book owner’s home?
(a) Montag
(b) The homeowner
(c) The accusing neighbor
(d) Captain Beatty

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Montag believe called in the complaint against him?

2. How did Clarisse die?

3. What does Montag believe about the mechanical firedog at work?

4. As Montag listens to Mildred’s conversation with Ann, what does he realize about his wife?

5. Once on the river, what does Montag use as a floatation device?

(see the answer key)

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