“To Build a Fire” - Where does the man build the fire and why is it a bad idea? [Rodrigues] Under a tree, the rising heat causes snow to fall on it and put it out. “The Outcasts of Poker Flat” – Who gets shot and how does it happen? [Rodrigues] John Oakhurst, suicide
Multiple Choice
In "To Build A Fire" what goes wrong when he lights the fire? Two of these already...i guess this is important
A. The wind blows it out.
B. He cooks the dog. C. The snow melts from the tree, falls on the fire, and puts it out.
D. He never actually gets a fire lit.
In the Out Cast of Poker Flats, which main character was later pronounced dead from “a streak of bad luck?”
Mr. John Oakhurst 2. Piney 3. Mrs. Shipton
Uncle Billy
Which on of these is a character in the "Out Cast of Poker Flats".
A. John Oakhurst
B. John Bart Simson II
C. John Oakland
D. John Oland
Multiple Choice: What happened to the old man at the end of "To Build a Fire?"
a. He built a fire and survived.
b. He shot himself.
c. He ate his dog. d. He died alone.
Who is the main character in the "Outcasts of Poker Flat" and a gambler?
A. Bret Harte B. Mr. Oakhurst C. Mr. Tripler
1.)In story of an hour, what is Mr. Mallard’s first name? .Richard b.Brentley c.Brian d.Chad
[G. Comunale]
Build a Fire what happens to the dog by the end of the story? a.He freezes to death b.He starves and dies c.He runs back to the camp site
[G. Comunale]
1. at the end of the story, who dies, and what does the character leave for Piney. (outkast of poker flat)
a. oakhurst, ace of clubs
b. mother shippton, food
c. uncle billy, a mule
d. the duchess, a kinfe
answer:b What word does Mrs. Mallard whisper to herself repeatedly? A. Why, why… why! B. Free, free… free! C. No, no… no! D. Please, please… please!
Short answer
Describe Oakhurst’s appearance and give examples from the story.
Answer:He was clean and neat. Ex. Could be boots, cleanly shaved.(Parry and Detweiler)
For whom does Mother Shipton save her rations for in The Outcasts of Poker Flat? What did Mrs. Mallard say when she finally calmed down after hearing of her husband’s death? (vfitch) “free, free, free!”
What did the man plan to do to the dog to survive?
Comprehension
Multiple Choice
Why did the man in “To build a fire” try to kill the dog? A. He wanted to receive warmth for the dog B. C. He wanted to put the dog out of his misery D. The dog bit him and the man wanted revenge
What illegal act takes place in Outcasts of Poker Flats?
A. Robbery
B. Prostitution
C. Drug dealing D. All of the above
What were the weather conditions in "To Build a Fire?"
a. Warm and toasty. b. Blizzard conditions, temperatures below zero.
c. Raining.
d. Chilly. 1.)What habit does John Oakhurst exhibit? a.Smoker b.Drinker c.Gambler d.Nail biter 1.)In The Story of an Hour, why does Mrs. Mallard really die? a.Joy b.Fright c.Cancer d.Old age
[G.COMUNALE] Out of the three stories in which we read in class, which story’s plot portrays one struggle to beat the odds and to go against what all others believed was impossible, for example venturing upon a path in which others often took a friend with in order to survive.
To Build a Fire 2. The Story of an hour 3. The Out Cast of Poke Flats
What happens to the human protagonist in all three stories
A. they all live happily ever after
B. everybody dies
Short Answer:
What was ironic about where the man had decided to make the fire?
What do you think was the real cause for Mrs. Mallard’s death when she finds that her husband is still alive? Answers will vary (PArry and Detweiler)
Descibe the relationship between the dog and the man in "To Build a Fire." 1.) Which character in the story "the outkast of poker flats" is the thief? A.) Duchess B.) Mr. Oakhurst C.) Uncle Billy D.) Tom Simson
2.) In the story "The Story of an Hour", how does the Josephine die? A.) Cancer B.) Heart Disease C.) Knife to the Heart D.) Decapitation
The Outcast of Poker Flats 2. The Story of an Hour 3. To Build a Fire
Which two characters were not guilty of anything and were engaged in “the Outcasts of Poker Flat?” [Rodrigues] The innocent and Piney Woods Who is the “innocent” (detail) Tom Simson- young, innocent, gambler, different, etc.
Regionalism, a literary movement in which writers attempt to depict and analyze the distinctive and unique qualities of a geographical are and its people is perfectly depicted in which story.
Short answer
Application
Multiple Choice
What was the loss in "Story of an Hour?"
a. Her husband died.
b. They got a divorce. c. She had a heart attack and lost her life.
d. She lost her diary. In the Nineteenth century topics of marriage and women’s growth issues were often seen as immoral, this story which takes place in the mid nineteenth century discussed the topic of a less independent lady who was unhappy with her marriage and the passing away of her husband caused a new relief in her life.
This story was The Story of an Hour. 2. To Build a Fire 3. The Outcast of Poker Flats
What is the weather and atmosphere like in the story? A. cold, snow on the groundB. hot, summer day C. Raining
Short answer
What does To Build a Fire suggest about humans’ ability to survive in nature?
Do you think the main character in To Build A Fire lost hope when his fire went out? Explain.
Answers will vary.
In the story “To build a fire” what do you think motivated the main character to make the decisions he made? Answers will vary (Parry and Detweiler)
5.) Describe the setting in "To Build a Fire".
What is the constant theme between nature and man in both to build a fire and outcasts of Poker Flat.
Nauture will always win and people are at the mercy of nature.
What does the story suggest about human strength in the face of natures’ power?
Man can not out smart nature. Nature has its own plan regardless of what man plans.
Is the dog or the man more equipped to survive the weather in the Yukon in To Build a Fire? Why?
How might the man in the story have surived? Think about atleast three examples of things he could have done to avoid the disaster. (to build a fire)
If he didnt leave the pack of people to go on his own
If he was more prepared
If he if he took the advice of the old man
If he didnt build the fire under the tree covered in snow
Analysis
Multiple Choice
3.) In the story "To Build A Fire" what does the man what to do with the dog? A.) Eat the dog B.) Cut open its stomach and put his feet in it C.) send it away D.) Throw the dog into the frozen lake
Short answer
What is the common fate of the main characters of all three stories? They are all killed (Parry and Detweiler)
When given the calculations fifty below, one often knows that that temperature is one that will not allow survival. In this story the man did not die of just the cold what did he mainly die of.
He mainly died of a stubborn attitude. Everyone told him that he needs to take a friend with him just incase something happens. But he believed that since he did all the research he was able to prove them wrong. But after hours of tracking across the path, he managed to find himself in a life threatening predicament which led him to his death. (His wet feet from the unstable ground and his inability to build a fire after his last one were ruined.
Q: What to all the characters from the Outcasts of Poker Flats have in familiar?
A: They all are not liked by the people in the city for the things that they have done and the history that they have.
Short Answer:
What would you have done differently to survive in "To Build A Fire"? How would your way work better than the character in the story?
Answers will vary.
Explain the situation where the man has to decide what to do with the dog.
“The Outcasts of Poker Flat? - Explain the irony in that some of the outcasts were prostitutes. [Rodrigues] The townspeople were using the prostitutes, meaning they were the bad ones.
Explain the irony behind "Story of an Hour."
- The main character is informed that her husband has passed away, instead of being in a complete state of loss and mourning, she seems to actually be happy. At the end of story, however, she finds out that her husband is not actually dead, that he is quite alive. Because of the shock value, the main character has a heart attack and passes away.
What was the irony about Mrs. Mallard’s death at the end of the reading “The Story of an Hour”? Mrs. Mallard is shocked in finding out that her husband is still alive. In turn, she has a heart attack. Others think that she had a heart attack due to her excitement in finding her husband alive when in reality, she is heart broken because her freedom is striped from her. In what ways does the scene outside Mrs. Mallard’s window foreshadow the feelings that sweep over her as she sits in her chair? She saw new spring life which foreshadows her short lived “freedom.” There were patches of blue sky. The scene seems to be a happy and bright one. However, her attitude/actions seem to be the opposite: lonely presence.
Why didn't London dive the man a name?
How does hypocrisy play a role in the Outcast of Poker Flats ? The citizens of Poker Flat's secret committee appear upright and just, at least to themselves. However, in regard to John Oakhurst, they are hypocrites. After all, they sat down at the poker table with him, becoming gamblers themselves. But after losing money to him, they run him out of town. One citizen, John Wheeler, even suggests hanging him, then taking back their money.
Synthesis
Multiple Choice
Short answer
What question might you ask about Mr. Oakhurst's decision to stay?
Answers will vary. What was ironic about the causes for the outcasts being banned from the town? They could not have committed the crimes without others (Parry and Detweiler) participation 6.) Which character in "To Build a Fire" is smarter? The Dog or the Man?
2. What if the people from poker flats went back to the town they were bannished from?
show evidence.
answers vary
Short Answer:
What if the man never killed the dog and used him for warmth. What do you think would have happened to the man? the dog?
In "The Outcast of Poker Flats," What do you think would have been the conclusion if Oakhurst did NOT commit suicide?
- Multiple Answer.
Why was the Doctor’s diagnosis of Mrs. Mallard’s death ironic? (vfitch) Answers will vary -main point: she was actually extremely upset that he wasn’t actually dead, not overjoyed.
Evaluation
Multiple Choice
Out of which three stories in which we read in class do you believe follows the main idea of irony?
The Story of an Hour. 2. The Outcast of Poker Flats 3. To Build a Fire
Short answer
What does Harte mean when he writes that Oakhurst "was at once the strongest and yet the weakest of the outcasts of Poker Flat?
Answers will vary.
Use two examples from “To build a fire” to define naturalism. Survival instincts and the fire going out, him stepping in a puddle. (Parry and Detweiler)
Why are the characters in the "Outcasts of Poker Flats" outcasts?
Answers will vary.
Multiple Choice Which of the stories deals more with irony? a Fire B. Outcasts of Poker Flats C. The Story of an Hour
uild a Fire” – If the man hadn’t built the fire in such a poor location, do you think he would have survived? [Rodrigues]
In To Build a Fire, is the outcome of the story due to fate or mistakes made by the man?
What would you do if you were stranded in the wild, like the man in To Build a Fire?
Knowledge
“To Build a Fire” - Where does the man build the fire and why is it a bad idea? [Rodrigues]Under a tree, the rising heat causes snow to fall on it and put it out.
“The Outcasts of Poker Flat” – Who gets shot and how does it happen? [Rodrigues]
John Oakhurst, suicide
Multiple Choice
In "To Build A Fire" what goes wrong when he lights the fire? Two of these already...i guess this is importantA. The wind blows it out.
B. He cooks the dog.
C. The snow melts from the tree, falls on the fire, and puts it out.
D. He never actually gets a fire lit.
In the Out Cast of Poker Flats, which main character was later pronounced dead from “a streak of bad luck?”
Which on of these is a character in the "Out Cast of Poker Flats".
A. John Oakhurst
B. John Bart Simson II
C. John Oakland
D. John Oland
Multiple Choice: What happened to the old man at the end of "To Build a Fire?"a. He built a fire and survived.
b. He shot himself.
c. He ate his dog.
d. He died alone.
Who is the main character in the "Outcasts of Poker Flat" and a gambler?
A. Bret Harte B. Mr. Oakhurst C. Mr. Tripler
1.) In story of an hour, what is Mr. Mallard’s first name?
. Richard
b. Brentley
c. Brian
d. Chad
[G. Comunale]
Build a Fire what happens to the dog by the end of the story?
a. He freezes to death
b. He starves and dies
c. He runs back to the camp site
[G. Comunale]
1. at the end of the story, who dies, and what does the character leave for Piney. (outkast of poker flat)
a. oakhurst, ace of clubs
b. mother shippton, food
c. uncle billy, a mule
d. the duchess, a kinfe
answer:b
What word does Mrs. Mallard whisper to herself repeatedly?
A. Why, why… why!
B. Free, free… free!
C. No, no… no!
D. Please, please… please!
Short answer
- Describe Oakhurst’s appearance and give examples from the story.
Answer: He was clean and neat. Ex. Could be boots, cleanly shaved.(Parry and Detweiler)For whom does Mother Shipton save her rations for in The Outcasts of Poker Flat?
What did Mrs. Mallard say when she finally calmed down after hearing of her husband’s death? (vfitch)
“free, free, free!”
Comprehension
Multiple Choice
Why did the man in “To build a fire” try to kill the dog?A. He wanted to receive warmth for the dog
B.
C. He wanted to put the dog out of his misery
D. The dog bit him and the man wanted revenge
What illegal act takes place in Outcasts of Poker Flats?
A. Robbery
B. Prostitution
C. Drug dealing
D. All of the above
What were the weather conditions in "To Build a Fire?"
a. Warm and toasty.
b. Blizzard conditions, temperatures below zero.
c. Raining.
d. Chilly.
1.) What habit does John Oakhurst exhibit?
a. Smoker
b. Drinker
c. Gambler
d. Nail biter
1.) In The Story of an Hour, why does Mrs. Mallard really die?
a. Joy
b. Fright
c. Cancer
d. Old age
[G.COMUNALE]
Out of the three stories in which we read in class, which story’s plot portrays one struggle to beat the odds and to go against what all others believed was impossible, for example venturing upon a path in which others often took a friend with in order to survive.
- To Build a Fire 2. The Story of an hour 3. The Out Cast of Poke Flats
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What happens to the human protagonist in all three storiesA. they all live happily ever after
B. everybody dies
Short Answer:
Descibe the relationship between the dog and the man in "To Build a Fire."
1.) Which character in the story "the outkast of poker flats" is the thief?
A.) Duchess B.) Mr. Oakhurst C.) Uncle Billy D.) Tom Simson
2.) In the story "The Story of an Hour", how does the Josephine die?
A.) Cancer B.) Heart Disease C.) Knife to the Heart D.) Decapitation
Which two characters were not guilty of anything and were engaged in “the Outcasts of Poker Flat?” [Rodrigues]
The innocent and Piney Woods
Who is the “innocent” (detail)
Tom Simson- young, innocent, gambler, different, etc.
Regionalism, a literary movement in which writers attempt to depict and analyze the distinctive and unique qualities of a geographical are and its people is perfectly depicted in which story.
Short answer
Application
Multiple Choice
What was the loss in "Story of an Hour?"a. Her husband died.
b. They got a divorce.
c. She had a heart attack and lost her life.
d. She lost her diary.
In the Nineteenth century topics of marriage and women’s growth issues were often seen as immoral, this story which takes place in the mid nineteenth century discussed the topic of a less independent lady who was unhappy with her marriage and the passing away of her husband caused a new relief in her life.
What is the weather and atmosphere like in the story?
A. cold, snow on the ground B. hot, summer day C. Raining
Short answer
What does To Build a Fire suggest about humans’ ability to survive in nature?Do you think the main character in To Build A Fire lost hope when his fire went out? Explain.
Answers will vary.
- In the story “To build a fire” what do you think motivated the main character to make the decisions he made? Answers will vary (Parry and Detweiler)
5.) Describe the setting in "To Build a Fire".What is the constant theme between nature and man in both to build a fire and outcasts of Poker Flat.
Nauture will always win and people are at the mercy of nature.
What does the story suggest about human strength in the face of natures’ power?
Man can not out smart nature. Nature has its own plan regardless of what man plans.
Is the dog or the man more equipped to survive the weather in the Yukon in To Build a Fire? Why?
How might the man in the story have surived? Think about atleast three examples of things he could have done to avoid the disaster. (to build a fire)
If he didnt leave the pack of people to go on his own
If he was more prepared
If he if he took the advice of the old man
If he didnt build the fire under the tree covered in snow
Analysis
Multiple Choice
3.) In the story "To Build A Fire" what does the man what to do with the dog?A.) Eat the dog B.) Cut open its stomach and put his feet in it C.) send it away D.) Throw the dog into the frozen lake
Short answer
- What is the common fate of the main characters of all three stories? They are all killed (Parry and Detweiler)
When given the calculations fifty below, one often knows that that temperature is one that will not allow survival. In this story the man did not die of just the cold what did he mainly die of.- He mainly died of a stubborn attitude. Everyone told him that he needs to take a friend with him just incase something happens. But he believed that since he did all the research he was able to prove them wrong. But after hours of tracking across the path, he managed to find himself in a life threatening predicament which led him to his death. (His wet feet from the unstable ground and his inability to build a fire after his last one were ruined.
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Q: What to all the characters from the Outcasts of Poker Flats have in familiar?A: They all are not liked by the people in the city for the things that they have done and the history that they have.
Short Answer:
What would you have done differently to survive in "To Build A Fire"? How would your way work better than the character in the story?
Answers will vary.
Explain the situation where the man has to decide what to do with the dog.
“The Outcasts of Poker Flat? - Explain the irony in that some of the outcasts were prostitutes. [Rodrigues]
The townspeople were using the prostitutes, meaning they were the bad ones.
Explain the irony behind "Story of an Hour."
- The main character is informed that her husband has passed away, instead of being in a complete state of loss and mourning, she seems to actually
be happy. At the end of story, however, she finds out that her husband is not actually dead, that he is quite alive. Because of the shock value,
the main character has a heart attack and passes away.
What was the irony about Mrs. Mallard’s death at the end of the reading “The Story of an Hour”?
Mrs. Mallard is shocked in finding out that her husband is still alive. In turn, she has a heart attack. Others think that she had a heart attack due to her excitement in finding her husband alive when in reality, she is heart broken because her freedom is striped from her.
In what ways does the scene outside Mrs. Mallard’s window foreshadow the feelings that sweep over her as she sits in her chair?
She saw new spring life which foreshadows her short lived “freedom.” There were patches of blue sky. The scene seems to be a happy and bright one. However, her attitude/actions seem to be the opposite: lonely presence.
Why didn't London dive the man a name?
How does hypocrisy play a role in the Outcast of Poker Flats ?
The citizens of Poker Flat's secret committee appear upright and just, at least to themselves. However, in regard to John Oakhurst, they are hypocrites. After all, they sat down at the poker table with him, becoming gamblers themselves. But after losing money to him, they run him out of town. One citizen, John Wheeler, even suggests hanging him, then taking back their money.
Synthesis
Multiple Choice
Short answer
What question might you ask about Mr. Oakhurst's decision to stay?Answers will vary.
What was ironic about the causes for the outcasts being banned from the town? They could not have committed the crimes without others (Parry and Detweiler) participation
6.) Which character in "To Build a Fire" is smarter? The Dog or the Man?
2. What if the people from poker flats went back to the town they were bannished from?
show evidence.
answers vary
Short Answer:
What if the man never killed the dog and used him for warmth. What do you think would have happened to the man? the dog?
In "The Outcast of Poker Flats," What do you think would have been the conclusion if Oakhurst did NOT commit suicide?
- Multiple Answer.
Why was the Doctor’s diagnosis of Mrs. Mallard’s death ironic? (vfitch)
Answers will vary
-main point: she was actually extremely upset that he wasn’t actually dead, not overjoyed.
Evaluation
Multiple Choice
Out of which three stories in which we read in class do you believe follows the main idea of irony?Short answer
What does Harte mean when he writes that Oakhurst "was at once the strongest and yet the weakest of the outcasts of Poker Flat?Answers will vary.
- Use two examples from “To build a fire” to define naturalism. Survival instincts and the fire going out, him stepping in a puddle. (Parry and Detweiler)
Why are the characters in the "Outcasts of Poker Flats" outcasts?Answers will vary.
Multiple Choice
Which of the stories deals more with irony?
a Fire B. Outcasts of Poker Flats C. The Story of an Hour
uild a Fire” – If the man hadn’t built the fire in such a poor location, do you think he would have survived? [Rodrigues]
In To Build a Fire, is the outcome of the story due to fate or mistakes made by the man?
What would you do if you were stranded in the wild, like the man in To Build a Fire?