Writing an Analysis of "To Build a Fire," Part 3

Question 1

Which facts about the Yukon gold rush connect to the ideas in this excerpt from “To Build a Fire”? Check all that apply.

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Prospectors traveled along the Yukon River.; Winters in the Yukon were snowy.; The Yukon territory was sparsely populated.

Question 2

Read the passage, then use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

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✔ a newcomer in the area; Jack London characterizes the man in his story as .: a newcomer in the area; Similarly, the real-life gold rushers were .: inexperienced and unaware of dangers

Question 3

✔ inexperienced and unaware of dangersmysterious but without imaginationnot very interested in finding goldsignificant to an important time in history

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✔ inexperienced and unaware of dangers

Question 4

the idea that blind faith can help a person achieve anythingthe struggles that Jack London himself faced as a gold rusherthe effect of the weather on the animals and people who lived in the Yukon✔ the difficulties the real gold rushers faced in surviving in their isolated camps

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✔ the difficulties the real gold rushers faced in surviving in their isolated camps

Question 5

Identify whether each statement uses objective language.

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In his short story, Jack London depicts the exceptionally difficult realities of surviving the Yukon.: objective; The actual setting of the Klondike gold rush was probably very unpleasant to travel through.: not objective; This connection shows that London’s character was inexperienced and unprepared to face the elements, just like many of the actual gold rushers.: objective; It is clear to any reader that the real environment is incredibly difficult to survive in and should be avoided at all costs.: not objective

Question 6

objective✔ not objective

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✔ not objective

Question 7

✔ objectivenot objective

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✔ objective

Question 8

objective✔ not objective

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✔ not objective

Question 9

Which details from “To Build a Fire” connect to the fact that the Yukon Territory has harsh winters? Check all that apply.“Day had broken cold and gray, exceedingly cold and gray.”“Before it could fall to the snow, the spittle crackled.”“He was bound for the old claim on the left fork of Henderson Creek, where the boys were already.”“He decided to celebrate that event by eating his lunch there.” “The following instant the end of his nose went numb.”“The freezing had too great a start on him, and . . . he would soon be stiff and dead.”

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“Day had broken cold and gray, exceedingly cold and gray.”; “Before it could fall to the snow, the spittle crackled.”; “The following instant the end of his nose went numb.”; “The freezing had too great a start on him, and . . . he would soon be stiff and dead.”

Question 10

Which statement is a strong topic sentence for an analysis that shows how Jack London presents the setting from a real event in history?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Jack London sets his story “To Build a Fire” in the Yukon Territory and highlights the harsh environment of this real location.

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