Character and Setting in "To Build a Fire," Part 1 — Quiz
Question 2 • 191 CR ELA 9
Read the passage from Part 1 of “To Build a Fire.” The dog dropped in again at his heels, with a tail drooping discouragement, as the man swung along the creek bed. The furrow of the old sled trail was plainly visible, but a dozen inches of snow covered the marks of the last runners. In a month no man had come up or down that silent creek. The man held steadily on. This description allows readers to visualize
Answer
A
the dog’s physical appearance.
B
the man’s facial expressions.
C
the appearance of a dogsled.
D
the desolation of the trail.
Explanation
The details emphasize that the trail is buried under a foot of snow and that no one has traveled along the creek for a month. These clues help readers picture how isolated and deserted the trail is, so the best answer is “the desolation of the trail.”
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