| Theme | Characters | Comprehension Questions | Setting | True or False |
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Man vs. nature, determination, perseverance, foolishness, or pride.
List one theme that is portrayed throughout the short story.
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The unnamed man
Who is the main character?
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Jack London
Who wrote this short story?
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Yukon Territory
Where does the story take place?
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False
The man killed his dog.
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The unnamed man believed he could travel alone under 50 degrees even though he was told not to. In addition, he built a fire directly under a tree with snow on it.
Explain why foolishness is a common theme throughout the story.
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The husky
Who accompanies the main character through the snow?
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The man wants to kill the dog so he can warm his hands in his carcass.
At one point in the story, what plan does the man have for the dog?
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The man built a fire under a spruce tree.
Where did the man build a fire?
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False
The dog ate the man once he was dead.
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The man faces many challenges relating to the environment around him.
Why is man vs. nature a significant theme in the story?
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He dies
What happens to the man at the end of the story?
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He wanted to meet his friends so they could prospect for gold.
Why did the unnamed man travel alone?
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He fell through the ice and needed to warm himself.
The man needed to build a fire because…
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False
The man’s fire went out because a blizzard came.
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It implies that many people feel that rules do not apply to them and they are significantly higher than everybody else.
What does the theme of arrogance imply about humanity?
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The dog
Who shows more respect for nature: the man or the dog?
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The man is not given a name because the environment is more important than the man’s individuality.
Why is the man not given a name?
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He was going to meet his friends at their camp.
Where was the man traveling to?
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True
The man had gone many days without seeing the sun.
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Determination is temporary while perseverance is more consistent. Perseverance occurs when someone is able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Determination, however, can be seen as a short - term goal.
What is the difference between determination and perseverance?
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The dog represents intelligence.
While the dog is unable to speak, what are some qualities that were visible throughout the story?
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Foreshadowing appears because the author places the man in extremely cold temperatures, implying that a death will soon occur.
How does foreshadowing appear in this story?
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Canada
Where is the Yukon territory located?
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True
The man wanted to meet his friends by six o’clock at night.
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