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Sieve and the Sand

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

10th Grade

CCSS covered

Sieve and the Sand
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1.

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the significance of the 'sieve and the sand' metaphor in the context of Montag's struggle?

It represents the futility of trying to retain knowledge.

It symbolizes the abundance of information available.

It signifies the clarity of Montag's thoughts.

It denotes the strength of Montag's resolve.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the metaphor 'sieve and the sand,' what does the sand represent?

Knowledge and information

Time and patience

Strength and resilience

Confusion and chaos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What literary device is used in the phrase 'sieve and the sand'?

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does the 'sieve and the sand' metaphor relate to Montag's experience with books?

It shows his ability to understand everything he reads.

It highlights his frustration with retaining information.

It illustrates his joy in discovering new ideas.

It emphasizes his indifference to literature.

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which part of the metaphor 'sieve and the sand' represents Montag's mind?

The sieve

The sand

Both the sieve and the sand

Neither the sieve nor the sand

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does Montag hope to achieve by reading, as symbolized by the 'sieve and the sand'?

To fill his mind with lasting knowledge

To pass time during his journey

To impress others with his intelligence

To escape from reality

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