"To Build a Fire"

Front

What advice does the Old-Timer give the Man in 'To Build a Fire'?

Back

Travel with a companion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What type of dog accompanies the Man in 'To Build a Fire'?

Back

Husky.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Which sentence from the text suggests that dangers can be disguised by seemingly harmless elements?

Back

“Sometimes a skin of ice half an inch thick covered them, and in turn was covered by the snow.”

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the central theme of 'To Build a Fire'?

Back

The struggle for survival.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is Jack London's attitude toward the Yukon wilderness in 'To Build a Fire'?

Back

Respect.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does the Old-Timer symbolize in the story?

Back

Experience and wisdom.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does the setting of the Yukon contribute to the story's theme?

Back

It emphasizes the harshness and dangers of nature.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of the fire in 'To Build a Fire'?

Back

It represents survival and the struggle against nature.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What lesson can be learned from the Man's experience in the story?

Back

The importance of heeding advice and respecting nature.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does the Man's attitude towards the cold change throughout the story?

Back

He becomes increasingly aware of its dangers.