1. What thought puts the protagonist in a panic as he tries to light his second fire in Part V?
(a) He is hearing voices
(b) His feet are freezing
(c) He is losing his vision
(d) The dog will eat him

2. The protagonist begins to think that the old-timer was right about what after the snow falls and puts out his fire in Part V?
(a) Following the ridgelines
(b) Only traveling in the dark
(c) Letting a dog lead the way
(d) Traveling with a trail-mate

3. How many inches of snow cover the furrow of the last runners on the old sled-trail in Part II?
(a) 3
(b) 9
(c) 5
(d) 12

4. When the protagonist’s first fire is extinguished and he decides to build a second in Part V, he realizes that he will probably lose what?
(a) One foot
(b) Both legs
(c) Some toes
(d) An arm

5. What does the narrator say the dog has learned and wants in Part II?
(a) Food
(b) Fire
(c) Water
(d) Companionship

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator states in Part II that given that the freezing-point is 32 degrees above zero, the degrees of frost obtained as the protagonist travels is what?

2. What color is the dog that travels with the protagonist?

3. Part V of the story marks what point in the plot structure?

4. What is the principle form of conflict faced by the protagonist in To Build a Fire?

5. Which word from Part III means anticipation of adversity or misfortune?

(see the answer key)

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