Question

1. which sentence from the text best demonstrates fabers new - found courage?

a.
ever since its first use in tracking quarry has this incredible invention made a mistake.\
b. \i feel im doing what i shouldve done a lifetime ago.\
c. \at least you were a fool about the right things.\
d. \im sorry theres no way i can go with you this time, by earphone.\

1. montag finds himself outside of the city noticing new sights, sounds, and sensations.

the narrator mainly uses this paragraph below to show
there must have been a billion leaves on the land; he waded in them, a dry river smelling of hot cloves and warm dust. and the other smells! there was a smell like a cut potato from all the land, raw and cold a smell like parsley on the moon on it most of the night. there was a smell like pickles from a bottle and was a smell like carnations from the table at home. there was a faint yellow odor like mustard from a jar. there child brushing him. his fingers smelled of licorice.
a. montags enjoyment of the sensory experience of being in nature
b. the ingredients montag normally used when he cooked for his wife, mildred
c. the dangers of being new in an unfamiliar environment
d. how far montag is from the city

1. which statement best describes how montag feels about finding the railroad tracks in the forest?

a. he is disappointed to find more human inventions in what he thought was untouched nature.
b. he is relieved to be able to use the familiar hallmark to lead him to his unknown destination.
c. he is worried that the hound would use them to find him.
d. he is excited to try to hitch a ride on them as a train passes by.

1. as montag travels outside of the city and experiences real silence for perhaps the first time in his life, which of the following people in his past life do his thoughts return to?

a. captain beatty b. his father c. mildred d. faber

1. which two landmarks does faber direct montag to use to guide his way to the country?

a. a cave and a mountain c. a river and railroad tracks
b. a river and an abandoned mill d. a cave and a river

1. what is most closely the meaning of flourish as it is used in the passage below?

later, the men around montag could not say if they had really seen anything. perhaps the merest flourish of light and motion in the sky.
a. a note or series of notes played by brass instruments
b. a quick action or instance of something
c. to grow and develop healthily
d. to wave something to call attention

Explanation:

1. The description of various natural sights, sounds and sensations shows Montag's enjoyment of nature's sensory experience.
2. The railroad - tracks are a familiar landmark that can guide Montag, so he is relieved.
3. When experiencing real silence, Montag's thoughts return to Mildred, his wife.
4. Faber directs Montag to use a river and railroad tracks as landmarks.
5. In the context, "flourish" means a quick action or instance of something, referring to the brief light and motion in the sky.

Answer:

1. A. Montag's enjoyment of the sensory experience of being in nature
2. B. He is relieved to be able to use the familiar hallmark to lead him to his unknown destination.
3. C. Mildred
4. C. a river and railroad tracks
5. B. a quick action or instance of something