Why is the man angry about wetting himself at first?

He wanted to prove he could handle the Yukon on his own.

What did the man make the dog do?

He made the dog go in front of him to test the thinness of the ice

He made the dog hunt for his lunch

He made the dog get him firewood

Which of the following is NOT a mistake the man makes that threatens his life?

He built a fire to prevent himself from freezing

He traveled when it was below 50 degrees

He did not bring anyone with him

Why does the man repeatedly beat his hands to his sides?

He wants to get the dog's attention

What advice did the old man from Sulphur Creek give the man that he ignored?

When the temperature gets below 50 degrees, you should always travel with a companion

Bring plenty of water, and an animal, when you travel alone

Which final event seals the man's fate?

He runs and exhausts himself, because he is behind schedule

His feet get wet, and the snow in a tree smothers the fire he built to dry off

He falls into a ditch and has no one to help him get out

The dog bites him and he bleeds to death in the snow

Which of the following best describes the theme of "To Build a Fire"?

An inexperienced person should always listen to an expert and to not underestimate nature's capabilities

Loyalty is stronger in animals than in humans

Death is not frightening, but more like sleep.

Pride is needed to survive adversity.

What happens at the end of the story?

The man gives up and decides to die with dignity and freezes to death

The man and dog make it to the camp with the boys

The man is bitted by the dog which prevents him from making it to camp and he dies

The man catches himself on fire which causes him to die

To Build a Fire Comprehension

Authored by Shy Bodenstadt

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8th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What line (or similar variation of this line) is used throughout the story to build suspense and foreshadow its end?

"It certainly was cold."

"The ice was dangerous."

"He took satisfaction in the fire."

"The dog was disappointed."

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does this story take place?

The Yukon trail

The Oregon trail

Saskatchewan

Quebec

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What "test" does the man use to figure out how cold it is?

He licks his finger and holds it in the air.

He counts how long it takes for his fingers to begin freezing.

He looks at the thermometer.

He spits and sees that the spit freezes before it hits the ground.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who/what is the antagonist of the story?

The man

The dog

Nature

The man from Sulphur Creek

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does fire mainly symbolize in this story?

The strength of human courage

Survival

Anger at nature's bitter cruelty

Compassion

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The dog's reluctance to leave the fire mainly symbolizes

Its instinct to stay warm on such a cold day.

Its attempt to keep the man safe.

Its fear of the boys at the camp.

Its hunger

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the man fearful of as he walks along the trail?

wet snow

hidden springs

bears

moose

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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To Build a Fire Comprehension

What line (or similar variation of this line) is used throughout the story to build suspense and foreshadow its end?

Where does this story take place?

What "test" does the man use to figure out how cold it is?

Who/what is the antagonist of the story?

What does fire mainly symbolize in this story?

The dog's reluctance to leave the fire mainly symbolizes

What is the man fearful of as he walks along the trail?

Why is the man angry about wetting himself at first?

Where is the man headed?

What does the dog instinctively know that the man does not?

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