Story Elements
About the story
About the Author (personal life)
About the Author (other)
100

What is the setting?

The Yukon Trail/Mountains

100

What season is it?

Winter
100

Where was John London born?

San Francisco, CA

100

Was he for or against socialism?

For socialism 

200

What is the mood of the story?

Sad, Suspenseful

200

what animal was following the man?

dog

200

What month was he born in?

January

200

Why was John London an animal activist?

Because of the animal cruelty he witnessed at fairs

300

Who/what is the protagonist in the story?

The man

300
Why does the man want to kill the dog?

For Warmth

300

Where did Jack London die?

Glen Ellen, CA

300

What is Jack London's religious belief?

Atheism

400

Who/what is the antagonist in the story?

The cold/mountains

400

Where was the man trying to go?

The cabin in which his group was staying

400

When did he die?

November 1916

400

What was he an activist for?

Animal Rights

500

What is the theme?

Even in a difficult situation, you should still try.

500

What happens to the man at the end of the story?

He dies

500

How many years was Jack London married to Elizabeth Maddern?

4 years

500

Name at least one story written by Jack London (Other than "To Build a Fire"

White Fang, The Sea of Wolf, The Call of the Wild, The Scarlet Plague