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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What refers to an object, action, or idea that represents something other than itself?
(a) Climax
(b) Foreshadowing
(c) Rising action
(d) Symbol

2. 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?
(a) 62 degrees
(b) 88 degrees
(c) 40 degrees
(d) 107 degrees

3. St. Michael is described as being located by what body of water in Part I?
(a) The Bering Sea
(b) The Arctic Ocean
(c) The Gulf of Alaska
(d) Cook Inlet

4. In literature, what are exaggerations to create emphasis or effect?
(a) Foreshadowing
(b) Ironies
(c) Metaphors
(d) Hyperboles

5. In what year did Jack London die?
(a) 1916
(b) 1944
(c) 1957
(d) 1969

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator states in Part III that “there was no keen” what “between the dog and the man”?

2. What does the narrator say the dog has learned and wants in Part II?

3. The protagonist turns aside from what main trail to climb the high earth-bank to a “dim and little-traveled trail” in Part I?

4. What is the point of view for the narrative of To Build a Fire?

5. After falling through the ice, the protagonist believes this mishap will delay him for how long in reaching his destination?

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