English 1 Spring Semester Test

Front

What is the setting of "To Build a Fire"?

Back

northwestern Canada

Front

How many degrees below freezing is it in the setting of "To Build a Fire"?

Back

-75

Front

Where is the man going in "To Build a Fire"?

Back

mining camp

Front

Why did Jack London write about the Yukon area?

Back

He had worked/lived in that area.

Front

What is the purpose of the voyage in “The Voyage of the James Caird”?

Back

to find help for the crew of a larger ship stranded in Antarctica

Front

Why is “The Voyage of the James Caird” considered narrative nonfiction?

Back

It offers a writer’s retelling of actual events.

Front

What is the main theme of "Hope is the thing with feathers"?

Back

The enduring quality of hope

Front

What does the bird represent in the poem?

Back

Hope

Front

What does the storm symbolize in the poem?

Back

Hardship and adversity

Front

What can be inferred about the location of the bird?

Back

It is found in the hearts of people