F452 reading check 2

What is the Mechanical Hound described as in the text?

• A gentle pet

• A sleeping beast

• A malfunctioning robot

• A harmless machine

What activity do the firemen engage in at night involving the Mechanical Hound?

• Repairing it

• Betting on which animal it will catch

• Training it for new tasks

• Cleaning its kennel

How does Montag feel about the Mechanical Hound?

• He is fascinated by it

• He is indifferent to it

• He is afraid of it

• He wants to dismantle it

What does Montag suspect about the Mechanical Hound's behavior towards him?

• It is malfunctioning

• Someone has tampered with its memory

• It is becoming sentient

• It is following its natural instincts

Who is Clarisse and what is her relationship with Montag?

• His wife

• His neighbor

• His colleague

• A stranger he meets

What does Clarisse say about her social interactions?

• She is very social and has many friends

• She is considered anti-social because she likes to talk about meaningful things

• She prefers to stay alone and avoid people

• She is afraid of socializing due to past experiences

What does Montag's wife, Mildred, do when she is not interacting with him?

• Reads books

• Listens to her Seashell radio

• Watches TV

• Goes out with friends

What does Montag discover about his feelings towards Mildred?

• He loves her deeply

• He feels disconnected and distant from her

• He is angry with her

• He is indifferent towards her

What significant event happens when the firemen arrive at the old woman's house?

• The woman tries to escape

• The woman sets herself and the house on fire

• The firemen find no books

• The woman surrenders peacefully

What historical reference does the old woman make before the firemen burn her house?

• A quote from Shakespeare

• A quote from the Bible

• A quote from a historical figure being burned for heresy

• A quote from a famous novel