Question

question 4 of 5
why does the mans second fire go out?
a. the man loses his balance and falls on it.
b. the dog accidentally kicks snow on it.
c. snow from the tree branches falls on it.
d. several gusts of wind blow out the fire.

Explanation:

This refers to the events in Jack London's To Build a Fire, where the man builds his second fire under a snow-laden spruce tree; the heat and movement cause the snow on the branches to fall and smother the fire.

Answer:

C. Snow from the tree branches falls on it.