Building a Campfire in the Snowstorm
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What did the men feel about the Indians, the hunters, and the books at that moment?

  • Respect
  • Pride
  • Admiration
  • Annoyance (correct)
  • How did the men feel when Mr. Ballou found four matches?

  • Disappointed
  • Indifferent
  • Elated (correct)
  • Angry
  • What was the result of Mr. Ballou's first attempt to light a match?

  • Explosion
  • Failure (correct)
  • Success
  • Smoke
  • How did the men feel when the flame finally touched the sticks?

    <p>Excited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the travelers hoping to accomplish by building a campfire?

    <p>Stay warm and survive the snowstorm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the travelers decide to use pistols to start the campfire?

    <p>They had no matches and believed it could be done based on what they read in books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened when Ollendorff applied his revolver to start the fire?

    <p>He blew the pile of twigs clear out of the county</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the travelers feel distressed after the failed attempt to start the campfire?

    <p>Because the horses were gone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the travelers attempt to use in order to start a campfire?

    <p>Sage bush twigs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the travelers huddle together in the deep snow?

    <p>To create a clear place to pile the twigs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the travelers feel when Ollendorff applied his revolver to light the campfire?

    <p>Distressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the failed attempt to start a campfire using the pistols?

    <p>The horses ran away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the travelers' attempt to start the campfire using sticks?

    <p>The sticks failed to catch fire despite repeated attempts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Mr. Ballou finding four matches?

    <p>It raised hopes for lighting the campfire and generated significant interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome when Mr. Ballou lit the first match?

    <p>The match simply flashed and died out, leading to disappointment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the travelers feel when the flame finally caught hold of the sticks after using the last match?

    <p>They felt despair and disappointment as the flame hesitated before catching hold of the sticks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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