Question
Read the excerpt from part 3 of The Call of the Wild.
Pike, who pulled at Buck's heels, and who never put an ounce more of his weight against the breast-band than he was compelled to do, was swiftly and repeatedly shaken for loafing; and ere the first day was done he was pulling more than ever before in his life. The first night in camp, Joe, the sour one, was punished roundly—a thing that Spitz had never succeeded in doing. Buck simply smothered him by virtue of superior weight, and cut him up till he ceased snapping and began to whine for mercy.
The evidence from this excerpt best supports the theme that
strong leaders know how to maintain order.
we are all ruled by our natural instincts.
loyalty can be a strong force in the wild.
only the strongest are able to survive.
a b c or d
Pike, who pulled at Buck's heels, and who never put an ounce more of his weight against the breast-band than he was compelled to do, was swiftly and repeatedly shaken for loafing; and ere the first day was done he was pulling more than ever before in his life. The first night in camp, Joe, the sour one, was punished roundly—a thing that Spitz had never succeeded in doing. Buck simply smothered him by virtue of superior weight, and cut him up till he ceased snapping and began to whine for mercy.
The evidence from this excerpt best supports the theme that
strong leaders know how to maintain order.
we are all ruled by our natural instincts.
loyalty can be a strong force in the wild.
only the strongest are able to survive.
a b c or d
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The evidence from this excerpt best supports the theme that **strong leaders know how to maintain order** (option A).
In the passage, Buck demonstrates leadership qualities by taking control of the sled team and asserting dominance over his fellow dogs, particularly Joe. His ability to maintain order among the pack by establishing himself as a strong leader is highlighted through his actions, such as punishing Joe for his behavior.
In the passage, Buck demonstrates leadership qualities by taking control of the sled team and asserting dominance over his fellow dogs, particularly Joe. His ability to maintain order among the pack by establishing himself as a strong leader is highlighted through his actions, such as punishing Joe for his behavior.