Question

what event causes the man to hurriedly build a fire?
a. he goes the wrong way.
b. the dog becomes ill.
c. it begins to snow heavily.
d. he falls through the ice.

Explanation:

This question refers to Jack London's To Build a Fire. In the story, the man accidentally breaks through thin ice into freezing water, and he must quickly build a fire to warm himself and avoid hypothermia. The other options do not align with the key plot event that forces the urgent fire-building.

Answer:

D. He falls through the ice.