Character and Setting in "To Build a Fire," Part 1 — Quiz
Question 7 • 191 CR ELA 9
Read the passage from Part 1 of “To Build a Fire.” The dog did not want to go. It hung back until the man shoved it forward, and then it went quickly across the white, unbroken surface. Suddenly it broke through, floundered to one side, and got away to firmer footing. It had wet its forefeet and legs, and almost immediately the water that clung to it turned to ice. How does this setting detail advance the plot?
Answer
A
It introduces dangers that are not visible.
B
It establishes the man’s concern for the dog.
C
It proves the impossibility of traveling alone.
D
It illustrates the availability of natural resources.
Explanation
The snow-covered surface looks solid, but the dog suddenly breaks through into water, revealing a hidden danger beneath it. This advances the plot by showing that the journey is hazardous in ways the man cannot easily see. The detail introduces dangers that are not visible.
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