To Build a Fire

Where is the Yukon Trail

• Lower South America & Upper Antarctica

• Russia & China

• Hawaii & Maui

• Northern Canada & Alaska

How should a person build a fire?

• With paper and a match

• Logs from a standing tree and a lighter

• From material that will easily ignite and something to cause a spark

• Standing beside a fan with a flame thrower

Should the main character have listened to the advice of others?

• No, he is super smart

• No, they are dumb people in the woods

• Yes, he is new to the area

• Yes, he is a guy and guys always listen to others advice

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Could there have been anything the man should have done to prevent the dog from falling through the ice?

• Yes, he should have been more careful

• No, it's just a dog

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What does the man eat for lunch after the dog fall through the ice?

• The dog

• Fried bacon biscuit

• A Big Mac

• The author does not say specifically

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When the man falls through the ice, what does he do?

• Gets out and builds a nice fire

• Is rescued by a Native American

• Freezes to death in the water

• Gets out and tries to build a tiny fire

Does the fire help get him dry and warm?

• Yes, it is blazing hot and the dog is happy!

• Yes, it is slow burning and he gets his feet dry

• No, it gets put out because he is under a tree and the warmth causes the snow to fall on it

• No, the rain puts it out

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What does he want to do with the dog

• Curl up and get warm

• Let it pull him through the snow to safety

• Hit it

• Kill it and get inside for warmth

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What finally happens to the man

• He is found by another man and taken to safety

• The dog eats him and runs away

• He eats the dog, gets sick and dies

• He freezes to death and the dog leaves

What warning was given to the man?

• Always have a dog with you

• Keep food and water next to your body so it does not freeze

• Don't go out alone when it is 50 below Zero unless you have a buddy

• Keep a gun in your pocket because of the bears

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