Question

why cant the man get the third fire started?
a. he cant get the matches out of his pocket.
b. his hands are frozen and he is unable to control them.
c. his matches fall into the snow and are too wet to light.
d. he cant find enough branches to put on top of the fire.

Explanation:

This question refers to Jack London's To Build a Fire. The man, in extreme cold, has frozen hands that lose dexterity, making it impossible for him to handle the matches properly to start the third fire.

Answer:

B. His hands are frozen and he is unable to control them.