Call of the Wild

How does Buck's character change in the story?

• Buck learns to follow orders from humans.

• Buck becomes wilder and learns to survive in the wild.

• Buck becomes mean and doesn't like other animals.

• Buck becomes lazy and doesn't care about his surroundings.

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How does John Thornton's character change and his relationship with Buck evolve?

• John Thornton becomes meaner due to Buck

• John Thornton remains the same

• John Thornton is not mentioned in the story

• John Thornton changes from a tough man to a kind person because of Buck.

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How does Spitz's character contribute to the story's development?

• Spitz is a good friend to Buck

• Spitz is calm and avoids fights

• Spitz is Buck's competitor, highlighting survival and power struggles in the wild.

• Spitz has no effect on the story

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How does Buck deal with Spitz?

• Buck apologizes to Spitz and they become friends

• Buck asks someone else to handle the issue

• By fighting and eventually killing Spitz

• Buck avoids the problem and hides

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What are Buck's main problems in the story and how does he solve them?

• Buck has problems like a broken car, a lost wallet, and a missed flight. He solves these problems by fixing his car, finding his wallet, and getting on the next flight.

• Buck has problems like choosing a job, dealing with family issues, and finding someone to love. He solves these problems by becoming a doctor, making up with his family, and getting married.

• Buck has problems like trying to be the leader among the sled dogs, dealing with the tough weather of the Yukon, and the bad treatment from humans. He solves these problems by getting used to his new home, learning to be a leader, and finally feeling like he belongs in the wild.

• Buck has problems like finding a treasure, learning to cook, and building a house. He solves these problems by becoming very rich, starting a restaurant, and becoming a good architect.

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How does Buck's fight with the wild change him?

• It doesn't change him

• It weakens him

• It scares him

• It strengthens him and makes him independent.

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What made Buck change from a pet dog to a wild wolf?

• Buck was taught by people to become a wild wolf

• Difficulties in the wild, like harsh people, tough weather, and seeing other wild wolves, changed Buck.

• Buck was adopted by a wolf family and learned their ways

• Buck was given special powers by a magic spell

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How does the story's plot demonstrate the 'survival of the fittest' theme?

• The plot shows 'survival of the fittest' through characters relying on luck.

• The plot shows 'survival of the fittest' through the struggle to survive in harsh wilderness. Only the strongest and most adaptable survive.

• The plot shows 'survival of the fittest' by portraying all characters as equally strong.

• The plot shows 'survival of the fittest' through the importance of teamwork.

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Discuss why Buck joining the wolf group at the end is important.

• It shows Buck's choice to become a pet again.

• It shows Buck's transformation from a pet to a wild animal.

• The last part is not important to the story.

• It shows Buck returning to his first owner.

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