To Build a Fire

How cold is it when “ To Build a Fire” opens?

• 30 degrees

• -75 degrees

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What does the man fear from the beginning of his journey?

• Falling through the snow and getting wet

• Getting caught in an avalanche

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

The man makes all the following mistakes except-

• Deciding to travel alone

• Forgetting to bring matches

• Not listening to people who know about the north

• Not understanding the danger he faces

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

After he falls into the spring, the man-

• Cannot build a fire

• Succeeds in building a fire

• Kills the dog to stay warm

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When snow falls, the man-

• Realizes he is likely to die

• Starts the fire again easily

• Huddles with the dog for warmth

• Panics and runs to camp

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why is the man unable to reach camp?

• He gets lost

• He lacks the endurance to run

• He trips and breaks his leg

• He trail is covered by fresh snow

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Who or what is the antagonist of the story?

• The old man from Sulphur Creek

• The dog

• The setting

• The boys at camp

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What are the hidden traps?

• Used to catch animals for food

• Springs under the snow

• Protection from Eskimos

• Snow Shoes

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The man is best described as-

• Intelligent and organized

• Brave and heroic

• Foolish

• Very knowledgeable about surviving in Alaskan winter

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The dog eventually-

• Dies too

• Builds a fire

• Stays with the man until help arrives

• Goes back to camp where it knew food and fire providers were

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2