This question is based on the following information about The Call of the Wild, a book by Jack
London.
The Call of the Wild is a story about a dog named Buck. Buck is a pampered dog who lives with a wealthy
family in southern California. During the Gold Rush, Buck is captured, sold, and eventually shipped to
Alaska to work as a sled dog. Along the way, Buck is mistreated by a series of owners. Eventually he
learns to survive as a member of a dog sled team. As a result, Buck soon realizes that in the Yukon of
Alaska, "the law of club and fang" is stronger than the rules of civilized society. With each new experience,
Buck becomes more acquainted with his primitive past. Finally, after losing the one person who treated
Buck well, Buck decides to return to living in the wild.
5. From the information above, which one of the following headlines would best represent the theme of
Jack London's story?
A. Dog Learns the Ropes of Sled Teams
B. Dog's Roots Call Him Back
C. Pampered Dog Moves to Alaska
D. Dog Mistreated by Owners
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