by amelia.stracke
Step into the frigid world of Jack London’s ‘To Build a Fire,’ where survival hinges on the protagonist’s ability to navigate the unforgiving Yukon landscape. This quiz will test your grasp of the story’s intricate details, from the biting cold to the crucial moments that determine life and death. Sharpen your memory and see if you can outlast the challenges posed by nature’s harshest elements.
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To Build a Fire Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is the author of ‘To Build a Fire’?
Jack London
Mark Twain
Ernest Hemingway
F. Scott Fitzgerald
2. Where is the story ‘To Build a Fire’ set?
Alaska
The Yukon
Greenland
Siberia
3. What is the main character’s goal in ‘To Build a Fire’?
To find gold
To reach a mining camp
To hunt for food
To escape from wolves
4. What is the temperature when the man starts his journey?
0 degrees Fahrenheit
50 degrees below zero
75 degrees below zero
100 degrees below zero
5. What advice had the old-timer given the man?
To travel with a companion
To carry extra food
To build a fire every hour
To avoid the river
6. What mistake does the man make when building his second fire?
He uses wet wood
He builds it under a spruce tree
He forgets to light it
He builds it too close to the river
7. What ultimately happens to the man at the end of the story?
He reaches the camp
He is rescued by a passing traveler
He freezes to death
He finds shelter in a cave
8. What role does the dog play in the story?
It guides the man to safety
It finds food for the man
It senses the danger of the cold
It abandons the man
9. How does the man try to warm himself after falling into the water?
By running
By building a fire
By wrapping himself in blankets
By huddling with the dog
10. What is the primary theme of ‘To Build a Fire’?
The power of friendship
The struggle for survival
The pursuit of wealth
The beauty of nature
11. What does the man plan to do if he cannot build a fire?
Wait for help
Run to the camp
Kill the dog for warmth
Dig a snow cave
12. What does the man’s failure to heed the old-timer’s advice symbolize?
Human arrogance
Bravery
Ignorance
Compassion
13. What is the man’s initial reaction to the cold?
Fear
Indifference
Excitement
Caution
14. How does the dog respond to the man’s death?
It stays by his side
It runs to the camp
It howls in mourning
It continues on its own
15. What does the man use to try and start the fire?
Matches
A lighter
Flint and steel
A magnifying glass
16. What lesson does ‘To Build a Fire’ impart about nature?
Nature is beautiful and serene
Nature is indifferent to human struggles
Nature is nurturing and kind
Nature is predictable and safe
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