Question

why does the mans second fire go out?
a. the dog accidentally kicks snow on it.
b. several gusts of wind blow out the fire.
c. the man loses his balance and falls on it.
d. snow from the tree branches falls on it.

Explanation:

This question refers to Jack London's To Build a Fire. The man builds his second fire under a spruce tree weighted down with snow. His movement and the heat from the fire make the snow on the branches fall onto the fire, extinguishing it.

Answer:

D. Snow from the tree branches falls on it.