Question

question #14
the central conflict in \to build a fire\ is
o man vs. self
o man vs. man
o man vs. nature
o man vs. the supernatural

question #15
all of the following are true concerning the character of miniver cheevy except
o his life is boring.
o he enjoys his life as it is.
o he is an alcoholic.
o he wishes he were born in the medieval period.

Explanation:

• For Question #14: In To Build a Fire, the protagonist struggles against the harsh, cold environment (nature). There is no significant internal (man vs. self), interpersonal (man vs. man), or supernatural (man vs. the supernatural) conflict at the core.
• For Question #15: In Miniver Cheevy, Miniver is bored (mentions discontent with his time), an alcoholic (implied by his drinking to cope), and wishes he were born in the medieval period. He does not enjoy his life as it is.

Answer:

Question #14: Man vs. nature
Question #15: He enjoys his life as it is.