Intro to "To Build a Fire" by Jack London

The story describes the setting as "exceedingly cold and grey." What mood does this description evoke?

• Safety and warmth

• Mystery and suspense

• Dreary and danger

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

When the man's spit crackles before it hits the ground, what does this signify about the weather conditions?

• It is slightly below freezing

• It is exactly 50 degrees below zero

• It is colder than 50 degrees below zero

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the man's primary goal in traveling through the Yukon?

• To explore the wilderness

• To meet his friends at the camp

• To hunt for food

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the man's attitude towards the cold and his environment show a lack of imagination?

• He is not worried despite the extreme conditions

• He considers the cold as merely a discomfort

• Both A and B

The man thinks of the cold as just a number (50 below zero). What does this tell us about his character?

• He is practical and logical

• He lacks experience in the wilderness

• • He is highly imaginative

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the man's interaction with his dog reflect his understanding of the situation?

• He relies on the dog for guidance

• He ignores the dog's instincts

• He learns from the dog's reactions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What immediate danger does the man face when he notices his mistake on the trail?

• Encountering wild animals

• Falling through ice into water

• Getting lost in the fores

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the man's failure to make a fire after the snow falls from the tree reveal about his situation?

• He is well-prepared with backup supplies

• He is in imminent danger due to a single mistake

• He has other sources of warmth available

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What critical mistake does the man make regarding his journey?

• • He ignores advice from locals

• He underestimates the terrain

• He fails to prepare adequate supplies

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1