QUIZ:
Cliff Dwellers
Question
What is the correct definition of the Anasazi?
Responses
a farming culture that lived in the Southwest
a farming culture that lived in the Southwest
a fishing culture that lived in the Northeast
a fishing culture that lived in the Northeast
a hunting culture that lived in the Northeast
a hunting culture that lived in the Northeast
a farming culture that lived in the Southeast
a farming culture that lived in the Southwest
Which area on the map did the Anasazi live?
Responses
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5
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Which living area describes Anasazi shelters?
Responses
apartment houses with many rooms
apartment houses with many rooms
teepees made of buffalo skin
teepees made of buffalo skin
longhouses made of wood
longhouses made of wood
igloos made of ice
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Which member of the Anasazi community was believed to be the most important?
Responses
the best hunter
the best hunter
the priest
the priest
the chief
the chief
the woman
the chief
How are the Hopi related to the Anasazi?
Responses
The Anasazi and Hopi were rival tribes.
The Anasazi and Hopi were rival tribes.
The Anasazi are descended from the Hopi.
The Anasazi are descended from the Hopi.
The Anasazi and Hopi were allies.
The Anasazi and Hopi were allies.
The Hopi are descended from the Anasazi.
The Hopi are descended from the Anasazi.
What is the correct definition of a pueblo?
Responses
a village made from buffalo skins
a village made from buffalo skins
a village made from timber
a village made from timber
a village made from adobe
a village made from adobe
a village made from prairie sod
a village made from adobe
Which effect does being a chechaquo, a newcomer, have on the man's ability to survive in the Yukon?
Responses
It has no effect on the man's ability to survive in the Yukon.
It has no effect on the man's ability to survive in the Yukon.
It helps him survive in the Yukon.
It helps him survive in the Yukon.
It makes it impossible for the man to survive in the Yukon.
It makes it impossible for the man to survive in the Yukon.
It makes it more difficult for the man to survive in the Yukon.
It makes it more difficult for the man to survive in the Yukon.
Consider the man's interaction with the "old-timer," a character that is knowledgeable about the Yukon.
What happens during the interaction that puts the man at a disadvantage for survival?
Responses
The old-timer tricks the man.
The old-timer tricks the man.
The old-timer refuses to help the man.
The old-timer refuses to help the man.
The old-timer does not want to accompany the man on his journey.
The old-timer does not want to accompany the man on his journey.
The man does not listen to the old-timer's advice.
The man does not listen to the old-timer's advice.
Why does the dog bite out the ice that forms between its toes when it falls into the pool, according to the author?
Responses
The dog is cold, and eating the ice will help it warm up.
The dog is cold, and eating the ice will help it warm up.
The dog's instinct prompts it to pull the ice from in between its toes.
The dog's instinct prompts it to pull the ice from in between its toes.
The dog decides that it would be wise to remove the ice from between its toes to prevent its feet from becoming sore.
The dog decides that it would be wise to remove the ice from between its toes to prevent its feet from becoming sore.
The dog is thirsty and wants to quench its thirst with the ice.
The dog's instinct prompts it to pull the ice from in between its toes.
After the man breaks through the ice, he attempts to build two fires.
Which statements about the man's fires are accurate?
Select all correct answers.
Responses
The second fire goes out because the man cannot build it correctly.
The second fire goes out because the man cannot build it correctly.
The first fire goes out because the man does not have enough matches to keep it going.
The first fire goes out because the man does not have enough matches to keep it going.
The second fire goes out because the man uses the wrong kind of wood.
The second fire goes out because the man uses the wrong kind of wood.
The first fire goes out because the man builds the fire under a snow-covered tree.
The second fire goes out because the man cannot build it correctly.
The first fire goes out because the man does not have enough matches to keep it going.
Was the man's death avoidable?
Responses
Yes, the man's death was avoidable; he had plenty of knowledge and experience to make such a trip.
Yes, the man's death was avoidable; he had plenty of knowledge and experience to make such a trip.
Yes, the man's death was avoidable; he would have survived if he had paid attention to advice and his surroundings.
Yes, the man's death was avoidable; he would have survived if he had paid attention to advice and his surroundings.
No, the man's death was not avoidable; the other story characters made it too difficult for him to survive.
No, the man's death was not avoidable; the other story characters made it too difficult for him to survive.
No, the man's death was not avoidable; it was so cold that all living things perished that night.
Yes, the man's death was avoidable; he would have survived if he had paid attention to advice and his surroundings.
Jack London identifies the main character as a chechaquo, a newcomer to the Yukon.
However, he also describes him as "quick and alert in the things of life, but only in the things, and not the significances."
Which statement best matches London's description?
Responses
The man learns quickly and is likely to be successful on his journey.
The man learns quickly and is likely to be successful on his journey.
The man is quick to learn new ideas and apply them.
The man is quick to learn new ideas and apply them.
The man knows facts, but does not appreciate the deeper meaning.
The man knows facts, but does not appreciate the deeper meaning.
The man spends too much time thinking about things.
The man spends too much time thinking about things.
The man knows facts, but does not appreciate the deeper meaning.
The author tells us more about the man by helping us to see how out of place he is in his surroundings. Contrast London's description of the man to his description of the land.
Description 1Description 2Description 3
…the mysterious, far-reaching hairline trail, the absence of the sun from the sky, the tremendous cold, and the strangeness and weirdness of it all…
Description 1: The man is a chechaquo, a newcomer to the Yukon, who lacks experience and understanding of the harsh environment.
Description 2: The man is quick and alert in the practical aspects of life, but lacks a deeper understanding of the significance of his surroundings.
Description 3: The land is portrayed as mysterious, far-reaching, cold, and strange, emphasizing its harsh and unforgiving nature.
Read the passage London uses to help readers learn something about the old-timer.
He remembered the advice of the old-timer on Sulphur Creek, and smiled. The old-timer had been very serious in laying down the law that no man must travel alone in the Klondike after fifty below.
Why has the old-timer survived?
Select all correct answers.
Responses
He has never traveled in the Klondike after fifty below.
He has never traveled in the Klondike after fifty below.
He knows what conditions make travel especially dangerous.
He knows what conditions make travel especially dangerous.
He respects the power of the extreme weather and does not try to challenge it.
He respects the power of the extreme weather and does not try to challenge it.
He is so tough that he doesn't feel old.
He is so tough that he doesn't feel old.
He knows what conditions make travel especially dangerous.
He respects the power of the extreme weather and does not try to challenge it.
"The dog did not know anything about thermometers. Possibly in its brain there was no sharp consciousness of a condition of the very cold such as was in the man's brain. But the brute had its instinct."
Which phrase explains why the dog can survive?
Responses
in the man's brain
in the man's brain
its instinct
its instinct
sharp consciousness
sharp consciousness
condition of the very cold
its instinct
Oftentimes, the man doesn't obey instincts or follow the laws of nature. Read the passage, and then answer the question.
Once in a while, the thought reiterated itself that it was very cold and that he had never experienced such cold.
Which conclusion about the man's awareness of his instinct from the passage is most accurate?
Responses
The man ignores his instinct and does the opposite to try to survive.
The man ignores his instinct and does the opposite to try to survive.
The man is keenly aware of his instinct and relies on it to help him survive.
The man is keenly aware of his instinct and relies on it to help him survive.
The man is dimly aware of his instinct, but is unable to use it to help him survive.
The man is dimly aware of his instinct, but is unable to use it to help him survive.
The man is completely unaware of his instinct and does not use it to survive.
The man is dimly aware of his instinct, but is unable to use it to help him survive.
Which textual evidence from "To Build a Fire" best supports the inference that the man does not respect the power of nature?
Responses
"Then he took some matches and proceeded to make a fire."
"Then he took some matches and proceeded to make a fire."
"He would kill the dog and bury his hands in the warm body."
"He would kill the dog and bury his hands in the warm body."
"Any man who was a man could travel alone."
"Any man who was a man could travel alone."
"Perhaps the old man on Sulphur Creek was right."
"Perhaps the old man on Sulphur Creek was right."
Read this passage from "To Build a Fire."
He was surprised, however, at the cold. It certainly was cold, he concluded, as he rubbed his numb nose and cheekbones with his mittened hand. . . . The hair on his face did not protect the high cheekbones and the eager nose that thrust itself aggressively into the frosty air.
What does this passage reveal about the man's awareness of his instinct?
Responses
He is keenly aware of his instinct and relies on it to help him survive.
He is keenly aware of his instinct and relies on it to help him survive.
He ignores his instinct and does the opposite to try to survive.
He ignores his instinct and does the opposite to try to survive.
He is dimly aware of his instinct, but he is unable to use it for survival.
He is dimly aware of his instinct, but he is unable to use it for survival.
He is completely unaware of his instinct and does not use it to survive.
He is dimly aware of his instinct, but he is unable to use it for survival.
Read this passage from "To Build a Fire."
It was a clear day, and yet there seemed an intangible pall over the face of things, a subtle gloom that made the day dark, and that was due to the absence of sun. . . . A few more days must pass before that cheerful orb, due south, would just peep above the sky line and dip immediately from view.
How does this setting contribute to the development of the story's theme?
Responses
It reveals that humans can control the elements to their liking.
It reveals that humans can control the elements to their liking.
It implies that nature is friendly and provides everything people could need.
It implies that nature is friendly and provides everything people could need.
It suggests that humans are ingenious and always find ways to come out on top.
It suggests that humans are ingenious and always find ways to come out on top.
It shows that people are sometimes blind to the dangers lurking in nature.
It shows that people are sometimes blind to the dangers lurking in nature.
How does the fact that the man lights all 70 matches at once reveal his character traits and contribute to the story's conflict?
Responses
The behavior highlights the man's incompetence and inability to think strategically, and it leads directly to him being at the mercy of the brutal natural environment.
The behavior highlights the man's incompetence and inability to think strategically, and it leads directly to him being at the mercy of the brutal natural environment.
The behavior shows that the man takes the old-timer's advice seriously, and he understands that he must follow the old-timer's instructions if he wants to stay alive.
The behavior shows that the man takes the old-timer's advice seriously, and he understands that he must follow the old-timer's instructions if he wants to stay alive.
The behavior shows that the man is capable of making good decisions, and it increases the tragedy when he makes the final, fatal decision that costs him his life.
The behavior shows that the man is capable of making good decisions, and it increases the tragedy when he makes the final, fatal decision that costs him his life.
The behavior shows that the man trusts his instincts about nature, and it leads directly to him being able to stay warm for at least a few hours.
The behavior highlights the man's incompetence and inability to think strategically, and it leads directly to him being at the mercy of the brutal natural environment.
Read this passage from "To Build a Fire."
With this newfound peace of mind came the first glimmerings of drowsiness. A good idea, he thought, to sleep off to death. It was like taking an anesthetic. Freezing was not so bad as people thought. There were lots worse ways to die.
What is the best meaning of the word anesthetic?
Responses
something that restores energy and strength
something that restores energy and strength
something that causes immediate death
something that causes immediate death
something that produces a loss of sensation
something that produces a loss of sensation
something that tastes both sweet and sour
something that tastes both sweet and sour
something that produces a loss of sensation
Read this passage from "To Build a Fire."
All a man had to do was to keep his head, and he was all right.
What is the figurative meaning of the phrase "keep his head"?
Responses
take advice
take advice
stay warm
stay warm
remain calm
remain calm
find shelter
find shelter
remain calm
Which statement best expresses a theme in "Gumption"?
Responses
It is better to stand up for oneself and lose than to do nothing at all.
It is better to stand up for oneself and lose than to do nothing at all.
A person’s education is valued more than a person’s position in society.
A person’s education is valued more than a person’s position in society.
It is safer to suffer in silence than to speak out and risk punishment.
It is safer to suffer in silence than to speak out and risk punishment.
A person’s words reveal more than a person’s actions.
It is better to stand up for oneself and lose than to do nothing at all.
A theme of “Gumption” is that it is important to stand up for what is right, no matter what the outcome.
How does old man Oyster’s interaction with the government employee contribute to this theme?
Responses
He uses reason and logic to persuade the government employee to consider his son for office work.
He uses reason and logic to persuade the government employee to consider his son for office work.
He argues with the government employee about the merits of education and experience until he ends up in jail.
He argues with the government employee about the merits of education and experience until he ends up in jail.
He bargains with the government employee until he is able to secure road work with higher pay.
He bargains with the government employee until he is able to secure road work with higher pay.
He chooses to sacrifice his job doing roadwork to convince the government employee to find his son a job.
He chooses to sacrifice his job doing roadwork to convince the government employee to find his son a job.
In "To Build a Fire," the man ignores the old timer's advice and travels alone.
What does this show about his character?
Responses
He is thoughtful and experienced.
He is thoughtful and experienced.
The man is mentally stronger than others.
The man is mentally stronger than others.
He is stubborn and overconfident.
He is stubborn and overconfident.
The man seeks attention by being reckless.
He is stubborn and overconfident.
Part A
Based on the beginning of "To Build a Fire," which inference can be made about the man?
Responses
He feels great affection for the dog.
He feels great affection for the dog.
He values the opinions of those with experience.
He values the opinions of those with experience.
He questions his ability to survive the cold.
He questions his ability to survive the cold.
He does not like to show any signs of weakness.
He does not like to show any signs of weakness.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.
Which sentence best supports the answer to Part A?
Responses
"He chuckled at his foolishness, and as he chuckled he noted the numbness creeping into the exposed fingers."
"He chuckled at his foolishness, and as he chuckled he noted the numbness creeping into the exposed fingers."
"But the man knew, having achieved a judgment on the subject, and he removed the mitten from his right hand and helped tear out the ice particles."
"But the man knew, having achieved a judgment on the subject, and he removed the mitten from his right hand and helped tear out the ice particles."
"It was a steep bank, and he paused for breath at the top, excusing the act to himself by looking at his watch."
"It was a steep bank, and he paused for breath at the top, excusing the act to himself by looking at his watch."
"The old-timer had been very serious in laying down the law that no man must travel alone in the Klondike after fifty below."
"The old-timer had been very serious in laying down the law that no man must travel alone in the Klondike after fifty below."
Part A
Based on the beginning of "To Build a Fire," which inference can be made about the man?
Responses
He feels great affection for the dog.
He feels great affection for the dog.
He values the opinions of those with experience.
He values the opinions of those with experience.
He questions his ability to survive the cold.
He questions his ability to survive the cold.
He does not like to show any signs of weakness.
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Kate gathered three boxes of the same size made of different materials: glass, clear plastic, and aluminum painted black. She placed them on a window sill in the sun for an hour and then measured the warmth of the air in each box.
In this experiment, what is the time of an hour?
Responses
a constant
a constant
a control
a control
an independent variable
an independent variable
a dependent variable