What tragic event happens to Buck at the beginning of the novel?(1 point)

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He is adopted by John Thornton.
He is adopted by John Thornton.

He is accused of biting one of the Judge's grandchildren.
He is accused of biting one of the Judge's grandchildren.

He is kidnapped by Manuel, the gardner, and sold.
He is kidnapped by Manuel, the gardner, and sold.

He is abandoned in the wild.

Which of the following BEST describes Buck’s initial reaction to being taken from Judge Miller’s estate?(1 point)
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Anger and confusion
Anger and confusion

Relief
Relief

Indifference
Indifference

Excitement

What does the man in the red sweater represent in the context of Buck’s journey?(1 point)
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The kindness that Buck longs for in his new environment.
The kindness that Buck longs for in his new environment.

The inherent chaos and unpredictability of the natural world.
The inherent chaos and unpredictability of the natural world.

The harsh lesson that power and dominance are essential for survival.
The harsh lesson that power and dominance are essential for survival.

The protective force that guides Buck through his challenges.

How does the author portray the harshness of Buck’s new environment in the Yukon?(1 point)
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By describing Buck’s encounters with wild animals.
By describing Buck’s encounters with wild animals.

By illustrating the physical and emotional challenges Buck faces.
By illustrating the physical and emotional challenges Buck faces.

Through Buck’s friendships with other dogs
Through Buck’s friendships with other dogs

By emphasizing the friendly nature of the sled drivers.

What does the character Curly symbolize in The Call of the Wild?(1 point)
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The strength and resilience needed for survival in the wild.
The strength and resilience needed for survival in the wild.

The ideal of loyalty and companionship among dogs.
The ideal of loyalty and companionship among dogs.

The brutality and unforgiving nature of life in the wilderness.
The brutality and unforgiving nature of life in the wilderness.

The intelligence required to lead a pack.

How does Jack London’s use of third-person point of view impact the reader's understanding of Buck’s journey?(1 point)
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It allows readers to see the story only from the human characters’ perspectives.
It allows readers to see the story only from the human characters’ perspectives.

It limits the emotional connection between Buck and the readers.
It limits the emotional connection between Buck and the readers.

It provides insight into Buck's thoughts and instincts, deepening the reader's empathy.
It provides insight into Buck's thoughts and instincts, deepening the reader's empathy.

It makes the story feel less intense and suspenseful.

What type of work does Buck do after being sold to Francois and Perrault?(1 point)
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Guard dog
Guard dog

Search and rescue
Search and rescue

Hunting companion
Hunting companion

Sled dog

What role does nature play in shaping Buck's identity throughout the novel?(1 point)
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Nature pushes Buck to become more dependent on humans.
Nature pushes Buck to become more dependent on humans.

The harshness and beauty of the wild drive Buck toward his primal instincts.
The harshness and beauty of the wild drive Buck toward his primal instincts.

It serves as a backdrop but doesn’t impact Buck’s growth.
It serves as a backdrop but doesn’t impact Buck’s growth.

Nature leads Buck to become confused and scared.

Who is Spitz in The Call of the Wild?(1 point)
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Buck’s owner
Buck’s owner

Buck’s rival and the lead dog of the sled team
Buck’s rival and the lead dog of the sled team

Buck’s closest friend
Buck’s closest friend

A miner in the Yukon

How does Buck’s rivalry with Spitz contribute to Buck’s development as a leader?(1 point)
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It demonstrates Buck’s ability to submit to stronger leaders for the good of the pack.
It demonstrates Buck’s ability to submit to stronger leaders for the good of the pack.

It highlights Buck’s emerging confidence and natural leadership, culminating in him becoming the lead dog after defeating Spitz.
It highlights Buck’s emerging confidence and natural leadership, culminating in him becoming the lead dog after defeating Spitz.

It shows Buck’s willingness to cooperate and work as a team member.
It shows Buck’s willingness to cooperate and work as a team member.

It reflects Buck’s dependence on human intervention to resolve conflicts.

What does Buck's final act toward Spitz reveal about his character development?(1 point)
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Buck becomes the dominant leader, showing his survival instincts.
Buck becomes the dominant leader, showing his survival instincts.

Buck accepts Spitz as a mentor.
Buck accepts Spitz as a mentor.

Buck is content with his new life.
Buck is content with his new life.

Buck decides to escape from the pack showing his cowardice.
Buck decides to escape from the pack showing his cowardice.

Based on the excerpt from the story below, which quote BEST shows Buck’s superiority when compared to Spitz?


"…But Buck possessed a quality that made for greatness—imagination. He fought by instinct, but he could fight by head as well. He rushed, as though attempting the old shoulder trick, but at the last instant swept low to the snow and in. His teeth closed on Spitz's left fore leg. There was a crunch of breaking bone, and the white dog faced him on three legs. Thrice he tried to knock Buck over, then repeated the attempt and fell, his remaining strength gone. Buck sprang upon him and with a final rush dragged him down. The dark circle became a dot on the moon-flooded snow as Spitz disappeared from view."

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Responses

"He fought by instinct, but he could fight by head as well."
"He fought by instinct, but he could fight by head as well."

"His teeth closed on Spitz's left fore leg."
"His teeth closed on Spitz's left fore leg."

"Thrice he tried to knock Buck over, then repeated the attempt and fell, his remaining strength gone."
"Thrice he tried to knock Buck over, then repeated the attempt and fell, his remaining strength gone."

"The dark circle became a dot on the moon-flooded snow as Spitz disappeared from view."

Answer 1

Here are the best responses to your questions:

1. What tragic event happens to Buck at the beginning of the novel?

   • He is kidnapped by Manuel, the gardner, and sold.

2. Which of the following BEST describes Buck’s initial reaction to being taken from Judge Miller’s estate?

   • Anger and confusion

3. What does the man in the red sweater represent in the context of Buck’s journey?

   • The harsh lesson that power and dominance are essential for survival.

4. How does the author portray the harshness of Buck’s new environment in the Yukon?

   • By illustrating the physical and emotional challenges Buck faces.

5. What does the character Curly symbolize in The Call of the Wild?

   • The brutality and unforgiving nature of life in the wilderness.

6. How does Jack London’s use of third-person point of view impact the reader's understanding of Buck’s journey?

   • It provides insight into Buck's thoughts and instincts, deepening the reader's empathy.

7. What type of work does Buck do after being sold to Francois and Perrault?

   • Sled dog

8. What role does nature play in shaping Buck's identity throughout the novel?

   • The harshness and beauty of the wild drive Buck toward his primal instincts.

9. Who is Spitz in The Call of the Wild?

   • Buck’s rival and the lead dog of the sled team

10. How does Buck’s rivalry with Spitz contribute to Buck’s development as a leader?

    • It highlights Buck’s emerging confidence and natural leadership, culminating in him becoming the lead dog after defeating Spitz.

11. What does Buck's final act toward Spitz reveal about his character development?

    • Buck becomes the dominant leader, showing his survival instincts.

12. Based on the excerpt from the story below, which quote BEST shows Buck’s superiority when compared to Spitz?

    • "He fought by instinct, but he could fight by head as well."

These responses align with the themes and character developments in "The Call of the Wild."