Tone and Mood in "To Build a Fire"

What are some of the survival techniques used by the man in the story 'To Build a Fire'?

• Reading a book, taking a nap, playing video games

• Building a fire, finding shelter, keeping his body warm

• Eating berries, climbing trees, singing songs

• Building a sandcastle, swimming in the river, sunbathing

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How does the harsh environment impact the man's ability to survive in the story?

• It has no impact on his ability to survive

• It makes it extremely difficult to stay warm and find food and shelter.

• It makes it easier for him to find food and shelter

• It improves his chances of staying warm

How does the man's isolation contribute to the tone of the story?

• It contributes to a feeling of togetherness, security, and strength.

• It creates a sense of loneliness, helplessness, and vulnerability.

• It has no impact on the tone of the story.

• It creates a sense of joy, excitement, and contentment.

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What effect does the loneliness of the man have on the mood of the story?

• It creates a somber and desolate mood.

• It makes the mood of the story mysterious and intriguing.

• It has no effect on the mood of the story.

• It creates a joyful and lively mood.

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How does nature's indifference to human life create a sense of foreboding in the story?

• By emphasizing the harsh and unforgiving environment that the character is facing.

• By showing the character's love for nature

• By providing the character with all the necessary tools for survival

• By making the character's journey through nature easy and enjoyable

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In what ways does the story depict the conflict between man and nature?

• The story focuses on the protagonist's love for nature and his harmonious relationship with the environment.

• The conflict between man and nature is not depicted in the story at all.

• The protagonist easily adapts to the challenges of the wilderness and has no real conflict with nature.

• The protagonist's struggle to survive in the harsh, unforgiving environment of the Yukon wilderness.

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What is the overall tone of the story 'To Build a Fire'?

• Gloomy, dark, and mysterious

• Cold, harsh, and judgemental

• Sunny, bright, and cheerful

• Warm, inviting, and comforting

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How does the mood of the story change as the man's situation becomes more dire?

• The mood becomes more relaxed, optimistic, and cheerful.

• The mood becomes more joyful, carefree, and lighthearted.

• The mood becomes more peaceful, serene, and tranquil.

• The mood becomes more tense, desperate, and ominous.

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1. Which inference about the man is best supported by the events in the text?

• The man is trying to meet up with others where he will be safe.

• The man is involved in some kind of race across the wild forestland.

• The man is out on a hike enjoying the elements of nature around him.

• The man is searching for a missing person whom he needs to find soon.

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Which sentence from the excerpt supports “the man trying to meet up with others where he will be safe”?

• “Yet the sun was too far south on its winter journey to clear the horizon.”

• “He was pleased at the speed he had made.”

• “If he kept it up, he would certainly be with the boys by six.”

• /“He reflected awhile, rubbing his nose and cheeks, then skirted to the left, stepping gingerly and testing the footing of each step.”

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