"Fahrenheit 451" - "Burning Bright" - Part 1/3

When Montag arrives at his house for the burning, what is Mildred doing?

• watching television

• trying to hide the books

• washing the dishes

• getting into a cab

How does Mildred react when she sees Montag arrive with the firemen?

• She rushes to hug him.

• She spits on his face.

• She bursts out crying.

• She ignores him completely.

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Who does Montag believe called in the complaint against him?

• Clarissa

• Mildred

• Black

• Faber

Which of the following best describes Beatty’s mood at Montag’s house burning?

• pleased

• angry

• confused

• apologetic

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When Montag arrives at his home, he sees a pile of books on the floor; where did they come from?

• the bushes behind the house

• the public library

• Faber's personal collection

• the firehouse

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What does Beatty instruct Montag to use when torching his house?

• a gallon of gasoline

• a blowtorch

• a flamethrower

• a book of matches

What does Faber yell in Montag's ear as he sets the fire?

• that he's on his way

• to kill Beatty

• to run away

• that he is a coward

How does Montag feel as he burns his house down?

• defeat

• pleasure

• hatred

• apathy

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What room of the house does Montag burn down first?

• the bedroom

• the parlor

• the library

• the kitchen

What does Beatty taunt Montag about during the fire?

• his failed marriage to Mildred

• his relationship with Clarisse

• his ability to read

• the death of his parents

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