The Sand and the Sieve
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What ARE the reasons why part 2 is called "The Sieve and the Sand"? MORE THAN ONE ANSWER HERE
It reflects Montag's innability to understand what he is reading; Montag is the sieve, the words he is trying to read is sand.
It reflects a moment in Montag's youth when he tried, in vain, to fill a sieve with sand while at the beach. He was very frustrated.
The sieve are books and Montag is the sand that passes through.
Montag is the sieve and Faber is the sand.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
To what does Montag compare himself and the words he reads in the bible?
a fool and a book
a hearth and salamander
a sieve and sand
old friends who were never meant to meet again
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the significance of the title 'The Sieve and the Sand' in the context of the story?
It symbolizes Montag's struggle to retain knowledge.
It represents the government's control over information.
It refers to a childhood memory of Montag.
It signifies the fleeting nature of happiness.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'The Sieve and the Sand', what does the sieve symbolize?
Montag's mind
The government's censorship
The books Montag reads
The society's ignorance
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the sand represent in the title 'The Sieve and the Sand'?
Knowledge Montag seeks
The oppressive society
The firemen's power
The books being burned
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does Montag's memory of trying to fill a sieve with sand relate to his current situation?
It reflects his frustration with understanding books.
It shows his determination to succeed.
It highlights his childhood innocence.
It symbolizes his rebellion against society.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What literary device is used in the title 'The Sieve and the Sand'?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Alliteration
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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