Question

3.1.6 quiz: \to build a fire\ by jack london

question 1 of 5

what happens to the mans second fire?

a. it goes out when snow from tree branches falls on it.
b. it goes out when several gusts of wind blow out the flame.
c. it burns out of control and starts a massive forest fire.
d. it burns the dog and he jumps on it, putting it out.

Explanation:

Analyze the plot of "To Build a Fire"

In Jack London's short story "To Build a Fire," the protagonist builds a second fire under a spruce tree to thaw his frozen feet.

Identify the fate of the second fire

As he pulls twigs from the tree to feed the fire, the agitation causes the heavy snow accumulated on the branches above to fall directly onto the fire, completely extinguishing it.

Match with the correct option

This event corresponds directly to option A: "It goes out when snow from tree branches falls on it."

Answer:

• (A) It goes out when snow from tree branches falls on it. (Correct answer)
• (B) It goes out when several gusts of wind blow out the flame.
• (C) It burns out of control and starts a massive forest fire.
• (D) It burns the dog and he jumps on it, putting it out.