Character and Setting in "To Build a Fire," Part 1 — Quiz
Question 1 • 191 CR ELA 9
Read the passage from Part 1 of “To Build a Fire.” As for lunch, he pressed his hand against the protruding bundle under his jacket. It was also under his shirt, wrapped up in a handkerchief and lying against the naked skin. It was the only way to keep the biscuits from freezing. He smiled agreeably to himself as he thought of those biscuits, each cut open and sopped in bacon grease, and each enclosing a generous slice of fried bacon. What does the man’s reaction reveal about him?
Answer
A
his tendency to hide the truth
B
his joy in simple pleasures
C
his willingness to take risks
D
his desire to share with others
Explanation
The man smiles to himself as he thinks about the biscuits and bacon, showing that the thought of this simple food makes him happy. His reaction reveals his joy in simple pleasures. The passage does not suggest that he is hiding the truth, taking a risk, or planning to share his lunch.
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