Question

why does the man build an emergency fire?
a. his dogs paws are frozen and the dog can no longer walk.
b. the dog refuses to continue unless he gets warm.
c. his feet begin to freeze after he falls through the ice.
d. it starts to snow and he cant see where he is going.

Explanation:

This question refers to Jack London's To Build a Fire. The man falls through thin ice, soaking his feet, which quickly begin to freeze in the extreme cold. He builds an emergency fire to thaw his frozen feet and avoid severe injury or death.

Answer:

C. His feet begin to freeze after he falls through the ice.