Call of the Wild

What did Buck learn from Curly being killed so swiftly?

• There was no "fair play" among the dogs; kill or be killed.

• Pull your fair share in the traces.

• Don't get the rest of the team mad at you.

• Dogs should obey their masters.

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What was the outcome of the final battle between Spitz and Buck?

• Spitz won.

• Perrault broke up the fight.

• Buck won.

• Neither dog won.

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How did Buck meet John Thornton?

• Buck fought on John Thornton's side when John and Hal got into a fight.

• Hal sold Buck to John Thornton to settle a gambling debt.

• Mercedes sold Buck to John Thornton to "get eve" with Charles.

• John Thornton rescued Buck from a severe beating by Hal.

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How was Buck's life with John Thornton different from life with his other masters?

• Thornton gave Buck loving care and a relatively leisurely life.

• Buck was more mistreated than ever and was forced to fight.

• Buck had to work hard, but Thornton was fairly kind

• Buck was sent South again.

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Why did Buck break out a sled with a thousand pound load and pull it for a hundred yards?

• He did it out of love for John.

• He did it for his own pride.

• He is afraid that if he didn't do it, John would sell him.

• John whipped him until he did it.

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With his master slain and all ties to mankind broken, what does Buck do?

• He responds totally to the call of the wild.

• He remains at John Thornton's camp.

• He lives with the Indians.

• He dies.

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How has Buck changed in Part II of the story as compared to the way he was in the beginning of the story in Part I?

• He has grown more dependent on man.

• He has become a more timid animal.

• He has become wise to the ways of the wild.

• He has made more "friends".

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Who is Spitz?

• Buck's owner in the Santa Clara Valley

• Hated by Buck and is killed by Buck because of Curly

• John Thornton's friends

• Teaches Buck the Law of the Club

• He attacks Thornton; Buck attacks him

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Who is Judge Miller?

• Buck's owner in the Santa Clara Valley

• Hated by Buck and is killed by Buck because of Curly

• John Thornton's friends

• Teaches Buck the Law of the Club

• He attacks Thornton; Buck attacks him

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Who is Hans?

• Buck's owner in the Santa Clara Valley

• Hated by Buck and is killed by Buck because of Curly

• John Thornton's friend

• Teaches Buck the Law of the Club

• He attacks Thornton; Buck attacks him

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