Question

Part A

Based on the beginning of To Build a Fire," which inference can be made about the man?

A. He questions his ability to survive the cold
B. He values the opinions of those with experience
C. He does not like to show any signs of weakness.
D. He feels great affection for the dog.
Part B
Which sentence best supports the answer to Part A?

A. "The old-timer had been very serious in laying down the law that no man must travel alone in the Klondike after fifty below."
B. "He chuckled at his foolishness, and as he chuckled he noted the numbness creeping into the exposed fingers."
C. "It was a steep bank and he paused for breath at the top, excusing the act to himself by looking at his watch."
D. "But the man knew, having achieved a judgment on the subject, and he removed the mitten from his nght hand and helped
tear out the ice particles

Answer 1

C. He does not like to show any signs of weakness.

C. "It was a steep bank, and he paused for breath at the top, excusing the act to himself by looking at his watch."

Step-by-step explanation:

In the beginning of the story "To Build a Fire", the man is very arrogant and full of himself. He disregards danger and calls the old man womanish, which means "suitable for or characteristic of a woman. I took the test in K12 and these were the right answers.

Answer 2

He does not like to show any signs of weakness.

"It was a steep bank and he paused for breath at the top, excusing the act to himself by looking at his watch."

Step-by-step explanation:

In the beginning of the "To Build a Fire", the man is very arrogant and full of himself. He disregards danger and calls the old man "womanish". I took the test and these were the right answers.