Search Header Logo

"To Build a Fire" Comprehension

Authored by Kathryn Gable

English

10th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 8+ times

"To Build a Fire" Comprehension
AI

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

    Content View

    Student View

47 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the man's frozen beard to have "the color and solidity of amber"?

Tobacco
Whiskey
Licorice
Dirt

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the man have to watch out for while he's walking down the frozen creek?

Falling trees
Wolverines
Pockets of warm spring water
Yukon thieves

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does fire mainly symbolize in this story?

The strength of human courage
Survival
Anger at nature's bitter cruelty
Compassion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The dog's reluctance to leave the fire mainly symbolizes

Its instinct to stay warm on such a cold day.
Its attempt to keep the man safe.
Its fear of the boys at the camp.
Its hunger

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The man's idea of killing his dog and warming his hands inside it are inspired by a similar story about a man who killed a:

Moose
Deer
Steer
Bear

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In his final panicked run for the camp, the man compares himself to a "winged Mercury" (36) because:

He feels as though someone is carrying him
His body starts to feel hot
He feels invincible
He cannot feel his feet hitting the ground

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Bonus:  What is the term  used when authors reference something familiar, such as mentioning "Mercury" in the previous question?

Allusion
Hyperbole
Anaphora
Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?