Call of the Wild: Chapter 1

In which area of the world is the

Klondike region located?

• Central America

• Canada

• Russia

• Australia

Answer explanation

Vocabulary

Buck’s actions suggest he is __________

when seeing snow for the first time.

• angry

• curious

• afraid

• joyful

Answer explanation

Make Inferences / Draw Conclusions

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What causes Manuel to wait until

the judge is away to sell Buck?

• It is too hard for the judge to say goodbye to Buck.

• Manuel doesn’t want Buck to see the judge and be sad about leaving.

• Manuel plans on selling Buck without the judge’s permission.

• Buck is busy playing with the other dogs before the judge leaves.

Answer explanation

Cause and Effect

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What happens right before the man in the red sweater fights Buck?

• Buck and Curly are sold to Perrault.

• Buck is sold by Manuel to the man at the train station.

• Buck sets foot on snow for the first time.

• Buck is released from his crate in Seattle.

Answer explanation

Sequence Events

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

How does the first setting in the story, Judge Miller’s estate, impact Buck’s character?

• Buck is a pet on the estate, so he never goes outside.

• Buck is well-loved on the estate, so he is not used to harsh treatment.

• Buck lives a wealthy life on the estate, so he is lazy.

• Buck lives with other dogs on the estate, so he only feels comfortable in groups.

Answer explanation

Analyze Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which event marks the transition from the introduction to the rising action of the story?

• Buck is kidnapped and sold.

• Buck hunts outdoors with the judge.

• Buck is clubbed by the man with the red sweater.

• A dog tries to steal Buck’s food.

Answer explanation

Analyze Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the primary job of the man with the red sweater?

• to feed the dogs

• to ship the dogs north

• to sell the dogs

• to break the dogs

Answer explanation

Make Inferences / Draw Conclusions

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which word best describes Buck at the beginning of the story?

• silly

• timid

• proud

• vicious

Answer explanation

Analyze Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does the word conciliate mean?

• to terrorize

• to appease

• to insult

• to love

Answer explanation

Vocabulary

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How are Ysabel and Toots different from Buck?

• They rarely go outside Judge Miller’s house.

• They enjoy the outdoors, while Buck stays inside.

• Judge Miller loves them more than Buck.

• They are large dogs, while Buck is a smaller breed.

Answer explanation

Compare and Contrast

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3