Intro to "To Build a Fire" by Jack London

Intro to "To Build a Fire" by Jack London

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

10th Grade

Medium

Created by

Ustadh Omar El-Hamalwy

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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