Question

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

question 3 of 5

what does the dog do after the man dies?

a. he tries to pull the man to safety.
b. he heads to camp in search of fire.
c. he freezes to death watching the man.
d. he curls up next to the mans body.

Explanation:

Analyze the dog's behavior at the end of the story

In Jack London's short story "To Build a Fire," after the man freezes to death, the dog sits and watches him for a while. Upon smelling the scent of death, the dog turns and trots in the direction of the camp, where it knows there are other food-providers and fire-providers.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A: The dog does not try to pull the man to safety.
• Option B: The dog heads toward the camp in search of food and fire. This matches the plot.
• Option C: The dog does not freeze to death; its natural instincts allow it to survive.
• Option D: The dog does not curl up next to the body; it leaves the man behind.

Answer:

• A. He tries to pull the man to safety.
• B. He heads to camp in search of fire. (Correct answer)
• C. He freezes to death watching the man.
• D. He curls up next to the man's body.