Quiz on 'Fog' by Carl Sandburg

What is the central metaphor in the poem?

• Fog is compared to a bird.

• Fog is compared to a cat.

• Fog is compared to a lion.

• Fog is compared to a cloud.

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How does the poet describe the movement of the fog?

• Swiftly and loudly

• Quietly and gracefully

• Aggressively and noisily

• Slowly and fearfully

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What literary device is used in the line "on little cat feet"?

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

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What does the fog do after arriving?

• It creates chaos.

• It destroys the city.

• It silently observes the harbor and city.

• It stays forever.

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Which quality of a cat is reflected in the description of the fog?

• Playfulness

• Agility and grace

• Strength and power

• Fearfulness

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What does the poem suggest about the nature of the fog?

• It is loud and disruptive.

• It is transient and mysterious.

• It is permanent and heavy.

• It is bright and colorful.

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How many lines does the poem "Fog" have?

• Four

• Six

• Eight

• Ten

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What do the "silent haunches" refer to in the poem?

• The cat's stealthy sitting position

• The fog's loud movement

• The city's architecture

• The noise of the harbor

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What is the tone of the poem?

• Mysterious and calm

• Angry and loud

• Sad and mournful

• Energetic and fast

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What does the poem symbolize?

• The sudden arrival of natural phenomena

• The power of destruction

• The beauty of cats

• The vastness of the city

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