The Call of the Wild Quiz

What is the main focus of the text "The Call of the Wild"?

• Survival in the wilderness

• The bond between humans and animals

• The importance of loyalty

• The impact of industrialization on nature

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Which of the following best describes Buck, the main character?

• A domesticated dog

• A wild wolf

• A courageous lion

• A mischievous monkey

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What causes Buck to be taken from his comfortable home in California?

• A natural disaster

• His owner's financial difficulties

• A desire for adventure

• A misunderstanding with another dog

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How does Buck initially feel about his new surroundings in the Northland?

• Excited and curious

• Anxious and fearful

• Bored and indifferent

• Confused and disoriented

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What is the main conflict Buck faces in the story?

• Finding his way back home

• Establishing dominance in a new pack

• Escaping from a dangerous predator

• Surviving harsh weather conditions

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What does the term "dominance" mean in the context of the story?

• Being the strongest and most powerful

• Having control over others

• Being submissive and obedient

• Forming strong bonds with a pack

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How does Buck's behavior change after being introduced to the sled team?

• He becomes more aggressive and dominant.

• He becomes more submissive and obedient.

• He becomes more independent and solitary.

• He becomes more playful and mischievous.

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What does Buck learn from his encounters with the man in the red sweater?

• The importance of trust and loyalty

• The harsh realities of the wilderness

• How to navigate through treacherous terrain

• The power of communication and dominance

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What role does the character John Thornton play in Buck's journey?

• A mentor and protector

• A rival and adversary

• A guide and navigator

• A source of food and shelter

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How does Buck feel about John Thornton?

• Respectful and grateful

• Suspicious and cautious

• Indifferent and apathetic

• Fearful and intimidated

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