The Cremation of Sam McGee

What is the speaker's tone toward Sam's dying wish?

• admiring

• suspicious

• hopeless

• reverent

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

• getting lost

• dying alone

• being cold

• losing money

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

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

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.

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

• knowledge

• land

• fame

• gold

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

• in Tennessee

• in the Arctic

• inside a coal mine

• aboard a ship

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.

What is the main theme of 'The Cremation of Sam McGee'?

• A) Friendship and loyalty

• B) Adventure and exploration

• C) Wealth and greed

• D) Love and sacrifice

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Cremation of Sam McGee'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Irony