The Hearth and the Salamander

How does the novel begin and what does Montag do in his professional role?

• The novel begins with Montag attending a funeral, and in his professional role, he is a librarian.

• The novel begins with Montag watching TV, and in his professional role, he is a chef.

• The novel begins with Montag sleeping, and in his professional role, he is a teacher.

• The novel begins with Montag meeting Clarisse, a young girl who questions his happiness. In his professional role, Montag is a fireman whose job is to burn books.

How is Montag's wife, Mildred, introduced in the story?

• Mildred is introduced as a caring mother who spends quality time with her children

• Mildred is introduced as a rebellious activist fighting against the government

• Mildred is introduced as a successful businesswoman who supports Montag's career

• Mildred is introduced as Montag's wife who is obsessed with watching TV on her parlor walls and is disconnected from reality.

What does Montag think of his job at the beginning of the book?

• Montag hates his job at the beginning of the book.

• Montag is indifferent towards his job at the beginning of the book.

• Montag is scared of his job at the beginning of the book.

• Montag enjoys his job as a fireman at the beginning of the book.

Who does Montag meet on his way home from work?

• Mildred

• Clarisse

• Captain Beatty

• Professor Faber

What question does Clarisse ask Montag that begins to change his perspective?

• Clarisse asks Montag if he is happy?

• Clarisse asks Montag if he is sad?

• Clarisse asks Montag if he is mad?

• Clarisse asks Montag if he is angry?

What is Montag’s reaction when he first hears Clarisse's question about his happiness?

• Montag laughs and dismisses Clarisse's question

• Montag is surprised and starts to question his own happiness.

• Montag becomes angry and yells at Clarisse

• Montag ignores Clarisse and walks away

What does Montag discover behind the ventilator grill in his home?

• books

• clothes

• toys

• magazines

What significant event happens during Montag's conversation with Captain Beatty?

• Montag reveals that he has been hiding books in his house.

• Montag quits his job as a firefighter

• Montag and Captain Beatty engage in a physical fight

• Captain Beatty reveals he is also hiding books

1. What is Guy Montag's profession?

• Fireman

• Police officer

• Government spy

• Garbage collector

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.