Part A
Based on the beginning of "To Build a Fire," which inference can be made about the man?
Responses
He is comforted by his dog as he struggles to survive.
He is comforted by his dog as he struggles to survive.
His confidence grows as he gets closer to camp.
His confidence grows as he gets closer to camp.
He misses the company of other people.
He misses the company of other people.
His ego prevents him from listening to those with experience.
His ego prevents him from listening to those with experience.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.
Which sentence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
Responses
“Any man who was a man could travel alone.”
“Any man who was a man could travel alone.”
“If he kept it up, he would certainly be with the boys by six.”
“If he kept it up, he would certainly be with the boys by six.”
"But it was all he could do, hold its body encircled in his arms and sit there.”
"But it was all he could do, hold its body encircled in his arms and sit there.”
“All a man had to do was to keep his head, and he was all right.”