The answer is C. Leave Chris alone in the Labyrinth without Area's shield and sword.
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2 or 1 but I think it's 2...
I haven't read Fahrenheit 451 in a very long time, but I do remember this part. I think a possible reason as to why the author does this is to start creating conflict and introduce the real turning point of the story, when we find out what the real problem is. Hope this helped.