The Hearth and the Salamander Review

1. What is Guy Montag's profession?

• Fireman
• Police officer
• Government spy
• Garbage collector

2. What is the significance of the numbers 451?

• They indicate the agency Montag works for.
• It is a secret code used by the rebel forces.
• This is the temperature at which paper burns.
• This is the station number for Montag's fire company.

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3. What does Clarisse say is peculiar about her family?

• The like talking to each other and going for walks.
• They are all female.
• They wear old-fashioned clothes.
• They keep to themselves.

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4. What question does Clarisse ask Montag at the end of their first conversation?

• Why do you burn books?
• What do you want out of life?
• Do you love your wife?
• Are you happy?

5. What has made Montag irritated at the beginning of this section?

• He's just realized that he's not really happy.
• He's annoyed by his new neighbor.
• He made a costly mistake at work that day.
• He fears his wife will be angry because he is home late.

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6. What are the radio plugs that Mildred listens to every night called?

• Seashells
• Dream cones
• Earbuds
• Ear snakes

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7. How does Mildred react when Montag confronts her about taking all the sleeping tablets in her bottle?

• She breaks down and cries.
• She becomes angry and starts breaking dishes.
• She denies it and starts discussing television.
• She calmly admits it and tells Montag she doesn't love him.

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8. According to Clarisse, how can you tell if you are in love?

• Your scalp itches and your hands sweat.
• Dandelion pollen comes off when you rub it under your chin.
• The raindrops taste like wine.
• It's in his kiss.

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9. What is Clarisse doing when Montag finds her outside?

• Bird-watching
• Walking her dog
• Skipping down the street
• Walking around in the rain

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10. Why does Montag pity the Mechanical Hound?

• It is broken and is scheduled to be destroyed.
• It only knows and thinks what others program into it.
• It will never be a real dog.
• It is an old model that is now obsolete.

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