To Build A Fire

How does the setting of To Build A Fire affect the development of the theme?

• The quiet surroundings reveal a theme of quiet contemplation about life
• The cold environment contrasts with the theme of love for one's companions
• The desolate surroundings emphasize the theme of man against nature

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Which statement would be MOST important to include in an objective summary of To Build A Fire?

• The man carries only a biscuit filled with bacon that he will eat for lunch
• The man dreams of seeing the boys after he finishes his journey.
• Snow falling from the tree above him extinguishes the man's fire.

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The dog mostly stays behind the man throughout the story. What does this MOST LIKELY reveal about the dog?

• He is worried the man will attempt to kill him.
• He is reliant on the man for safety and warmth.
• He hopes the man will drop food along the way

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Use the following excerpt from To Build A Fire to answer the question: "To build the fire he had been forced to remove his mittens, and the fingers had quickly gone numb." How does this incident impact the plot of the story?

• The man’s action reveals that he is unaware of the dangers facing him on his journey.
• The man’s action reveals that the temperatures are dropping quickly in the area and he needs to move quickly.
• The numbness in the man’s fingers emphasizes how important it is that he successfully build the fire.

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Use the following excerpt from To Build A Fire to answer the question: "All a man had to do was to keep his head, and he was all right." In this sentence, what does the phrase “keep his head” mean? Consider what you have learned about survival throughout the unit.

• protect from the cold
• remain calm
• remember advice

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What genre is To Build A Fire?

• Essay
• Short Story
• Novel

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Who is the author of To Build A Fire?

• John Steinbeck
• Jack London
• Ernest Hemingway

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Considering the context of the story, what is the definition of intangible?

• unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence

• clear and definite; real

• not having all the necessary or appropriate parts

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Considering the context of the story, what is the definition of apprehension?

• lack of bravery

• a warning or indication of (a future event)

• anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen

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Considering the context of the story, what is the definition of imperative?

• available to be chosen but not obligatory

• of vital importance; crucial

• able to withstand great force or pressure

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