The Cremation of Sam McGee

What are the people seeking in “The Cremation of Sam McGee?”

• knowledge

• land

• fame

• gold

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Where does “The Cremation of Sam McGee” take place?

• in Tennessee

• in the Arctic

• inside a coal mine

• aboard a ship

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In “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” what does Sam fear most?

• getting lost

• dying alone

• being cold

• losing money

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In “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” what does the narrator use to fulfill his promise to Sam?

• an abandoned boat

• a team of huskies

• an empty sleigh

• a sack of gold

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At the end of “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” what does the narrator see when he opens the furnace door?

• a living Sam McGee

• a fire that has gone out

• the ashes of Sam McGee

• the unburned coal and wood

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Which is the best example of someone who is ghastly?

• a child who seems cranky and hungry

• a singer who sounds tired and hoarse

• a swimmer who feels sore and achy

• a patient with a terrible wound

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If a story is grisly, which of these is true?

• It goes on for a long time.

• It gives a sense of horror.

• It is full of interesting details.

• It imparts an important lesson.

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Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate the meaning of dread?

• someone taking great care to avoid an injury

• someone hoping to have better luck in the future

• someone writing about an experience that was difficult

• someone opening a letter that might contain bad news

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What conflict does the narrator face in “The Cremation of Sam McGee”?

• He has to conquer the challenges of nature in order to save his friend’s life.

• He has to perform a gruesome task in order to fulfill his friend’s wish.

• He has to race against time in order to reach his destination.

• He has to give up his dream in order to return to his home.

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The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A:

In “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” how does the narrator feel about his promise to his friend?

• He is angry at his friend for asking a favor of him.

• He is grateful to his friend for trusting him.

• He feels burdened by the responsibility.

• He feels honored to have been chosen.

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