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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The scent of what makes the dog back away and bristle in the end of Part VI?
2. Which word from Part V refers to any of the main branches of a tree?
3. The dog goes to find what in the end of the story?
4. The narrator states in Part IV, “Well, here he was; he had had the accident; he was alone; and he had” what?
5. Where does the dog go in the end of the story?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the protagonist do after his fire is extinguished in Part V? What danger does he face?
2. How does the protagonist regain the feeling of his fingers in Part V?What happens when he goes to light a match?
3. How does the dog recognize the protagonist is dead in Part VI? What does the dog do?
4. What does the dog do as the protagonist attempts to build his second fire in Part V? What obstacle does the protagonist face in getting the tinder going?
5. How does the protagonist’s body respond when he begins to build a fire after falling through the ice in Part IV?
6. How are the protagonist’s socks and shoes described as he tries to remove them in Part IV by the fire?
7. What conclusion does the protagonist come to when his fate appears sealed in Part VI?
8. Why does the dog do as the protagonist fades from existence in Part VI?
9. What is symbolized by the ending of the story and the dog’s actions?
10. Is the protagonist aware of the danger he is in after falling through the ice? What is the danger?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and discuss the theme of “Survival in the Wilderness” in To Build A Fire.What symbolism and imagery is used to reinforce this theme? How is the theme illustrated through the characters of the man and the dog?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the element of fear in the narrative. What causes the protagonist to first feel fearful of his situation? How does he cope with this fear? What effect does the protagonist’s fear have on the reader?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the literary element of repetition in the narrative. What are examples of repetition in Parts I and II of To Build A Fire? Why does the author use repetition? How does London’s use of repetition help to develop the tone of the story?
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