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To Build a Fire
Vocabulary To Build a Fire
The Bridal Party
The Bridal Party
Vocabulary The Bridal Party
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With what attitude does the man face death at the end of the story? a.terror c.bitterness b.amazement d.acceptance
What is d.acceptance
100
A pall could be created by a.a rainbow. b.a fallen tree. c.dark clouds.
What is c.dark clouds
100
Michael decides to reveal his feelings to Caroline a. as soon as he hears of her marriage plans. b. as soon as he encounters her and Hamilton. c. when he discovers he has inherited money. d. when he hears Hamilton discussing marriage.
What is c.when he discovers he has inherited money.
100
Michael's first reaction to the realization that Caroline is about to marry another man is a desire to a. find her and ask her to reconsider. b. have no contact with either of them. c. make her believe he no longer cares for her. d. challenge the other man's right to marry her.
What is b.have no contact with either of them.
100
To reciprocate is to do or feel something a.in return. b. sincerely. c. half-heartedly.
What is a. in return.
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The man is heading for a.a fort. c.a camp. b.a town. d.an isolated cabin.
What is c.a camp.
200
One gesture that is often made apathetically is a a.wave. b.shrug. c.salute.
What is b.shrug.
200
Upon realizing that Michael still has feelings for Caroline, Hamilton's response is chiefly one of a. pity. c. insecurity. b. anger. d. unconcern.
What is d.unconcern.
200
Michael believes that his romance with Caroline was doomed by his lack of a.wealth. c.social standing. b.confidence. d.commitment to her.
What is a.wealth.
200
A word that means the opposite of tentative is a. sad. b. firm. c. generous.
What is b.firm.
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The dog's attitude toward the journey is a.bored. c.desperate. b.excited. d.disapproving.
What is d.disapproving.
300
Something you would expect to see near a conflagration is a.a referee. b.a fire engine. c.a ticket booth.
What is b.a fire engine.
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The story suggests that Caroline invites Michael to the parties in an effort to a.show off for him. c. find out if she is making a mistake. b. make her fiancé feel insecure. d. demonstrate loyalty and friendship.
What is d. demonstrate loyalty and friendship.
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What attitude do most of Caroline and Hamilton's friends seem to have about the couple's plans to marry? a. relief c. disregard b. anxiety d. enthusiasm
What is d.enthusiasm
300
If someone exploits you, you might feel that you have been a. honored. b. mistrusted. c. taken advantage of.
What is c. taken advantage of.
400
An "old-timer" has warned the man that no one should travel alone in the Klondike a. without a dog. b. without a sled carrying supplies. c. when there are hidden springs flowing. d. when the temperature is colder than fifty below.
What is d.when the temperature is colder than fifty below.
400
A word that means the opposite of acute is a. mild. b. wavy. c. fortunate.
What is a. mild.
400
The story suggests that Michael responds to Hamilton's loss of a fortune by feeling a.worried. c.satisfied. b.hopeful. d.sympathetic.
What is b.hopeful.
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When Michael tells Caroline that he has inherited money, her response suggests that she a. doesn't believe him. b. simply wants the best for him. c. regrets her decision to marry Hamilton. d. fears the changes this will cause in him.
What is b.simply wants the best for him.
400
An example of an exhilarated response is a a. cheer. b. shrug. c. shudder.
What is a.cheer.
500
The man cannot run all the way to his destination because a.he loses his way. c.he cannot move his legs. b.he becomes exhausted. d.his feet are too painful to support him.
What is b.he becomes exhausted.
500
You would be compelled to do something if you had no a.skill at it. b.interest in it. c.choice about it.
What is c.choice about it.
500
As Caroline and Hamilton prepare to leave the reception, Michael a.falls in love with another woman. b.finally gets over his obsession with Caroline. c.accepts the fact that his life will always be empty. d.understands that he never really cared for Caroline.
What is b.finally gets over his obsession with Caroline.
500
Michael's feelings about fitting in with the other guests at social events have mainly to do with a. his clothing. c. how much champagne he drinks. b. whether they are friendly. d. how familiar the people are to him.
What is a. his clothing.
500
If you do something impetuously, you do it without a.enthusiasm. b.consequences. c.giving it much thought.
What is c.giving it much thought.