To Build a Fire Questions and Answers
In Jack London's story "To Build a Fire," what does the relationship between the dog and the man reveal? Which signs that the dog senses does the man ignore, and which leads to his mistake?
How many fires did the protagonist build in "To Build a Fire"?
Do you agree with the title of jack London's story "To Build a Fire"? For what reasons?
What is the moral lesson in the story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London?
What are the metaphors and similes in "To Build a Fire"?
How does the theme of Man vs. Nature pertain to "To Build a Fire"?
Why is it significant that the main character has no name in "To Build a Fire"?
In the story "To Build a Fire," what advice from an old-timer does the man choose to ignore?
In "To Build A Fire," by Jack London, what is the significance of the dog's final movement towards civilization at the end of the story? What does this suggest about the dog's relationship to nature? Is instinct driving this movement?
What's the setting of the story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London?
Is "To Build a Fire" a tale of survival or of the power of nature?
In "To Build a Fire," why did the man not follow the advice of the old timer from Sulfur Creek?
London writes, “He was quick and alert in the things of life, but only in the things, and not in the significances” (498). What does this tell us about the man? What is his character like?
What are examples of imagery in "To Build A Fire"?
What key advice did the old-timer from Sulfur creek give the man in "To Build a Fire"?
What supplies did the man carry with him and how were they useful?
What are three things the man in "To Build a Fire" could have done to make his trip more successful?
What are some examples of symbolism in "To Build a Fire" that relate to the theme of isolation?
What is the citation in MLA style for this story?
In "To Build a Fire," how does the man in the story allow his pride to interfere with his survival?
How does the conclusion of the story contribute to its overall meaning? Consider the fates of both the man and the dog in your answer.
In "To Build a Fire," what are some details describing how cold it is outside?
What is "Naturalism" in "To Build a Fire"?
What does the fire symbolize in "To Build a Fire"?
What is the significance of the title, "To Build a Fire"? Could you please explain the significance of the title.
What does the dog do after the man dies in "To Build a Fire"?
What does the dog symbolize in "To Build a Fire"?
What happens to the man's second fire?
What is the relationship between man and nature in "To Build a Fire"?
What Roman god does the narrator compare the man to in "To Build a Fire"?
In "To Build a Fire" by Jack London, why does the man go on the trip in the first place?
What causes his second fire to go out ?
Why do you think the protagonist in "To Build a Fire" is referred to as "the man" as opposed to being given a name?
In "To Build a Fire," what are the traps that the man tries to avoid and what happens despite his attempt to avoid them?
What is the man's fatal flaw in "To Build a Fire"?
What is the point of view of "To Build a Fire" by Jack London? Is it dramatic, first person, or omniscient? Can you give some quoted examples that prove the point of view? How does the point of view affect the story?
In Jack London's "To Build a Fire," how does the setting help create the mood of the story?
What is the conflict in "To Build a Fire"?
How does the man's attitude begin to change when he realizes death is approaching?
How is the relationship between the man and the dog discussed at first? How does the man and dogs relationship symbolize the man's relationship to his environment?
Where is the man going in "To Build a Fire"?
The moral of "To Build a Fire" is that survival requires imagination. Agree or disagree?
What are the similarities and differences between "To Build a Fire" by Jack London and "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry?
What are three things the man could have done differently to make his trip more successful? The man recalls things that the old timer from Sulpher Creek had told him he should do in order to survie in the Yukon.
What is the climax of the story "To Build a Fire"?
In "To Build a Fire," what are the man's weaknesses and qualities that lead to his death?
What are the main differences between the 1902 and 1908 versions of "To Build a Fire" by Jack London?
How is the dog a foil in "To Build a Fire"?
Give a brief summary of "To Build a Fire," putting important events in chronological order.
In "To Build a Fire," does the man gain knowledge at the end of the story?
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