Question

Which statement is an example of an inference you can make about "To Build a Fire," based on information from the text? A. The dog leaves the man to search for a warm fire. B. The man dies after he is unable to keep a fire lit. C. The dog survives the cold, while the man does not. D. The man dies because of his lack of imagination.

Answer 1

Answer:

c

Explanation:

ive done papers like this before, and if you actually READ the passage it is very very clear that the man doesn't know how to survive outside. he underestimated nature and the old mans warning. the dog however knows how to survive, and came to the other man for warmth and help

Answer 2

Answer:

C. The dog survives the cold, while the man does not.

Explanation:

The short story "To Build A Fire'"by Jack London tells the story of how the unnamed protagonist ignored the warnings and advice of people. This led to his death and also shows the conflict of nature and man.

The man had wanted to reach the mining camp at Henderson Creek where his friend were staying. But considering the Yukon mountains, and the freezing temperature, an old man had warned him not to continue with his plan. But ignoring his advice and warnings, he went ahead taking along with him a native dog. Even the dog seemed to know it was no weather to move out. Along the way, the cold began to increase and by the end of the story, we find the dog alone reached the camp. The man had died on the way, from the severe cold. Thus, the best example among the questions is that the dog survives the cold while the man does not.