To Build a Fire Quiz

The man is best described as...

• resourceful and wise

• organized and brave

• foolish and unimaginative

• stupid and weak

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

The repetition of the temperature serves what purpose?

• It emphasizes the toughness of the man.

• It emphasizes the harshness and cruelty of nature.

• It emphasizes the rugged beauty of the Yukon.

• It strengthens the bond between the man and the dog.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

The dog's behavior toward the man's predicament can be said to symbolize...

• nature's indifference.

• his fellow travelers' indifference.

• the cruelty of Alaskan Huskies.

• the dangers of hot springs.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

According to the story, London believes humans are at the mercy of...

• heredity and environment.

• a kind and loving god.

• other people.

• animals and wilderness creatures.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The man makes all of the following mistakes except....

• traveling alone.

• not bringing enough food for lunch.

• not being aware of his surroundings.

• not listening to the old man.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What is the direct cause of the man's death?

• falling through the ice.

• his inability to start a second fire.

• not listening to the old man.

• traveling alone.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which of the following is not a cause in the chain of events that leads to the man's death?

• traveling alone.

• not being aware of his surroundings.

• the dog striking out for camp alone.

• the cold weather.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

In "To Build a Fire," there is an external conflict between...

• the beauty of nature and the cruelty of nature.

• the man and the Yukon society.

• a human being and the force of nature.

• the dog and the man.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

For most of the story, the man considers the old-timer's advice as...

• foolish

• wise

• intelligent

• cute

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

The man's "amber beard" serves what purpose?

• to show how cold it is.

• to warn against tobacco use.

• to show how tough the man is.

• to show why the dog is scared.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5