Question

Read this passage: The creek he knew was frozen clear to the bottom, no creek could contain water in that arctic winter, but he knew also that there were springs that bubbled out from the hillsides and ran along under the snow and on top the ice of the creek. He knew that the coldest snaps never froze these springs, and he knew likewise their danger. They were traps. They hid pools of water under the snow that might be three inches deep, or three feet. Sometimes a skin of ice half an inch thick covered them, and in turn was covered by the snow. Sometimes there were alternate layers of water and ice-skin, so that when one broke through he kept on breaking through for a while, sometimes wetting himself to the waist. What can you infer based on this passage from "To Build a Fire"?
A. He knew that the springs below the creek never froze. B. He was about to send the dog out over the ice. C. He had heard of people falling through the ice. D. He came upon a creek that was mostly frozen.

Answer 1

He had heard of people falling through the ice.

Answer 2

I think that the best answer for this is A. Because he knew that the coldest snaps never froze these springs, and he knew likewise their danger. So in the end he knew they were traps. I hope this helps ;) you are welcome.