To Build a Fire, 6th Grade

What is the man's name?

• Jack

• We don't know

• The old man

• Wolf dog

The man has a companion on the trail. Who is it?

• His friend, Bud

• The old man at Sulphur Creek

• A wolf dog

What genre is this short story?

• Fantasy

• Memoir

• Realistic Fiction

• Expository Nonfiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.W.6.9B

What is a motif of the short story that repeats throughout the plot?

• Fire

• Good friends

• S'mores

• Canadian maple syrup

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5

Which phrase repeats throughout the story to help build drama and suspense?

• "There was no sun or promise of sun."

• "It certainly is cold."

• "There was a sudden noise that surprised him."

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5

The man's character is best described as:

• Wise and caring

• Foolish and impulsive

• Experienced and athletic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.9A

Which mistake does the man make:

• Eating a raw salmon fish

• Forgetting to bring a dog with him

• Walking away from his first fire

The man in the story survives:

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

At the end of the story, does the man regret his unwise decisions?

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

What is the mood of the story?

• Optimistic

• Gloomy

• Sunny

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.4