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Choose the answer. Read the detail. In "To Build a Fire," the man is unable to imagine the danger he is in when he sets out on the trail. Which best explains how this action contributes to the story's main conflict?

A. He plans for an unreasonable pace of four miles per hour.

B. He gets himself in trouble when he falls into a spring while traveling alone.

C. His lack of respect for the Yukon allows him to veer off the path.

D. His inability to find food leads to his death.

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The answer is A.

The man expects to be able to travel long distances in extreme cold. The dog that he is traveling with knows this, but the man ignores the dog and advice from others. Eventually, he freezes to death because he cannot build a fire.

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B. He gets himself in trouble when he falls into a spring while traveling alone.


hope that helps!!!!!!!

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