Quiz on Passage Comprehension

What was the weather like as described in the beginning of the passage?

• Sunny and warm

• Cold and rainy

• Snowy and windy

• Hot and humid

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did Montag suggest they do after the silence?

• Go for a walk

• Get back to work

• Watch TV

• Burn the books

What does Montag suggest about the rumors he has heard?

• They are always true

• They are never true

• They are sometimes true

• They are irrelevant

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What was the old man in the park wearing when Montag saw him?

• A black suit

• A white coat

• A blue jacket

• A red sweater

How did Faber respond to Montag's question about the Bible?

• "I don't know what you're talking about!"

• "I have many copies."

• "I can find out for you."

• "There are none left."

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Who is Montag speaking to on the phone?

• Captain Beatty

• Faber

• Mildred

• The White Clown

What did the man do after the rain stopped and the sun was setting?

• He went for a walk.

• He let his breath go in a great sigh.

• He started reading a book.

• He called a friend.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Where was the man when he felt numb?

• At home.

• In a park.

• On the subway.

• In a library.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What phrase did the man repeatedly hear?

• "Consider the lilies of the field."

• "The sun is setting."

• "The rain has stopped."

• "The street is empty."

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the reaction of the people on the train to Montag?

• They stare and move back

• They cheer for him

• They ignore him

• They offer him a seat

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3