To Build a Fire Quiz

Based on the excerpt, what is the primary conflict the man faces?

• Finding food in the wilderness

• Building a fire to dry his wet footgear

• Navigating through the Yukon

• Avoiding dangerous animals

What is the main theme of the passage?

• The struggle between man and nature

• The importance of friendship

• The excitement of adventure

• The joy of exploring new places

Which phrase from the text best describes the man’s attitude toward the cold?

• “Fifty degrees below zero was to him just precisely fifty degrees below zero.”

• “The man flung a look back along the way he had come.”

• “It was not because he was long used to it.”

• “Empty as the man’s mind was of thoughts, he was keenly observant.”

Which word best describes the man's feelings when the fire is extinguished?

• Joyful

• Relieved

• Anxious

• Angry

The phrase “a dark hair-line that curved and twisted” most likely refers to:

• A line of trees along the river

• The path the man took

•  A mark in the snow

• The river with ice and snow on it

According to the passage, why was the man observant of where he placed his feet?

• To avoid getting lost

• To check for signs of wildlife

• To remember the path he took

• To ensure he did not break through the snow and get wet