How to build a fire (test)
in what current state does the story take place?
The Yukon
what kind of dog travels with the man?
a huskey
what is the name for a "newcomer in the land"?
chechaquo
in "To build a fire" the man's final predicament is caused when he..
does not pay enough attention to his immediate surroundings
what does the man fear from the beginning of his journey?
falling through the snow and getting his feet wet
The man is best described as
foolish and unimaginative
the man makes all the following mistakes except
forgetting to bring matches with him
why is the man unable to reach the camp?
he lacks the endurance to run that far
London's story shows the naturalist belief that people are at the mercy of-
heredity and enviorment
Naturalism as shown in this story, holds that-
human beings are subjected to forces beyond their control
In London's story, nature is portrayed as..
indifferent to humanity
the man first worries about frostbite for which of his body parts?
nose and cheekbones
when the bough full of snow falls, the man
realizes that he is likely to die
you can infer that London-
realizes that the man could have saved himself
After he falls into the spring, the man
succeeds in building a fire
what is the man's name?
we never find out
where is the man meeting "the boys"?
Henderson Creek
at what temperature does the old-timer tell the man it is dangerous to travel alone?
50 degrees Fahrenheit below 0
How cold is it when "To Build a Fire" opens?
75 degrees below
