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प्रश्न
In the short story, To Build a Fire, which "wild idea" came into the Man's head when all seemed lost?
पर्याय
To identify the hidden pools.
Not to share his lunch with the dog.
To set the dog free.
To kill the dog and crawl into its carcass for warmth.
उत्तर
To kill the dog and crawl into its carcass for warmth.
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