F451 pg 36-44 Quiz

What does Clarisse do with the dandelion?

• Blows on it
• Rubs it on her chin
• Gives it to Montag
• Throws it away

Answer explanation

Clarisse rubs the dandelion under her chin to see if she’s “in love.”

Where is Clarisse going after she talks to Montag?

• To see her psychiatrist
• To her friend’s house
• Home
• To school

Answer explanation

Clarisse has an appointment with her psychiatrist.

What is Montag’s job?

• Police officer
• Fireman
• Teacher
• Mechanic

Answer explanation

Montag is a fireman, an important part of the story.

Why does Montag think he “can’t be in love”?

• He doesn’t want to be in love.
• The dandelion test didn’t work for him.
• He doesn’t believe in love.
• Clarisse thinks he’s too old.

Answer explanation

Montag says he isn’t in love because the dandelion didn’t leave yellow on his chin.

What does Clarisse’s psychiatrist call her?

• A deep thinker
• A good person
• An “onion” with layers
• A “problem child”

Answer explanation

Her psychiatrist thinks Clarisse has layers, like an onion.

How would Montag respond if Clarisse invited him to walk in the rain?

• He would say he doesn’t like rain.
• He would go along.
• He would ignore her.
• He would laugh at her.

Answer explanation

Montag says he wouldn’t like to walk in the rain.

What does Clarisse’s love for nature tell us about her?

• She likes the outdoors.
• She enjoys simple things.
• She is always nervous.
• She doesn’t like other people.

Answer explanation

Clarisse appreciates simple things like the rain and nature.

What does Montag’s reaction to the dandelion test tell us?

• He is not interested in love.
• He feels distant from people.
• He enjoys nature.
• He doesn’t understand the test.

Answer explanation

Montag feels disconnected when the dandelion doesn’t show him as “in love.”

How is Clarisse different from people Montag knows?

• She is younger than him.
• She asks interesting questions.
• She works with Montag.
• She doesn’t like him.

Answer explanation

Clarisse is curious and talks about unique ideas.

Why does the dandelion test bother Montag?

• It feels silly to him.
• It suggests his marriage is unloving.
• He doesn’t believe in love.
• It doesn’t mean anything to him.

Answer explanation

The dandelion test reminds Montag of his unhappy marriage.