To Build A Fire

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

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

What is one possible theme of the short story?

• Always think about the consequences before you act.

• True love conquers all.

• The friendship bond between a man and his dog can't be broken.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5

Which inference about the man is best supported by the events in the text?

• The man is trying to meet up with others where he will be safe.

• The man is involved in some kind of race across the wild forestland.

• The man is out on a hike enjoying the elements of nature around him.

• The man is searching for a missing person whom he needs to find soon.

Which statement best expresses a theme of the text?

• One should not travel the woods in winter.

• Any careless behavior can result in disaster.

• Those who are prepared will always survive the wild.

• Animals are better equipped for danger than humans.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

Once again, however, he had a close call; and once, suspecting danger, he compelled the dog to go on in front. The dog did not want to go. It hung back until the man shoved it forward, and then it went quickly across the white, unbroken surface. Suddenly it broke through, floundered to one side, and got away to firmer footing. It had wet its forefeet and legs, and almost immediately the water that clung to it turned to ice. What does the word floundered most likely mean?

• Staggered helplessly

• Swam strongly

• Spotted unexpectedly

• Paddled calmly

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the sentence from the passage that uses a simile.

(You don't really need to read the passage, so I don't really need to type it!)

• The water was noticeable warmer in the North this year.

• So, gloomily, Miko's family sought shelter inland as the ocean, mighty and fierce, consumed the ice.

• The sea ice, once frozen as hard as a rock, had begun melting away early, compelling Miko and his family to retreat north where ice continued to provide solid ground.

• Keep your nose close to the ground, little cub, and you will find them.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the setting of this story

• northern Michigan

• north eastern Siberia

• northwestern Canada

• northern Antarctica