Question

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Read the excerpt from an adaptation of "To Build a Fire.”

When he fell down a second time, the dog curled its tail over its forefeet and sat in front of him, facing him, curiously eager and intent. The warmth and security of the animal angered him, and he cursed it till it flattened down its ears appeasingly. This time the shivering came more quickly upon the man. He was losing in his battle with the frost.

The dog is "eager and intent,” while the man is

(A) resentful of the dog’s natural protection.
(B) frustrated by the dog’s disobedience.
(C) confused by the change in temperature.
(D) satisfied with his own survival skills.

Answer 1

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Answer:

(A) Resentful of the dog's natural protection.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the excerpt you can use context clues to infer that the man is angry that the dog is naturally protected.

"The warmth and security of the animal angered him, and he cursed it till it flattened down its ears appeasingly."

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