The Call of the Wild Quiz

What are the key traits that define Buck at the beginning of the story?

• Friendly, outgoing, and sociable

• Weak, timid, and submissive

• Lazy, uninterested, and cowardly

• Strong, proud, and dominant

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How does Buck's character change as he adapts to the harsh environment of the Yukon?

• Buck becomes more lazy and complacent.

• Buck becomes less independent and obedient.

• Buck becomes more primal and instinctual.

• Buck becomes more civilized and refined.

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Describe the relationship between Buck and John Thornton and how it impacts Buck's character development.

• Their relationship is based on competition and rivalry, leading to a negative impact on Buck's character development.

• Their relationship is based on indifference, having no impact on Buck's character development.

• Their relationship is based on fear and control, negatively impacting Buck's character development.

• Their relationship is based on mutual respect and love, positively impacting Buck's character development.

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In what ways does Buck's instinct for survival drive his actions throughout the story?

• Buck's instinct for survival drives his actions by making him lazy and uninterested in his surroundings.

• Buck's instinct for survival drives his actions by leading him to take unnecessary risks and put himself in danger.

• Buck's instinct for survival drives his actions by causing him to rely on others for protection.

• Buck's instinct for survival drives his actions by leading him to adapt to the harsh environment, fight for dominance, and protect himself from danger.

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How does the theme of survival manifest in Buck's journey from a domesticated dog to a wild, free creature?

• Dependence on human care

• Fear of the wild

• Adaptation, development of survival instincts, and ability to thrive in the wilderness

• Lack of survival skills

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What are some key moments in the story that highlight the theme of instinct and how it influences Buck's behavior?

• His decision to stay with John Thornton

• His ability to communicate with humans

• His adaptation to the harsh environment of the Yukon, his ability to sense danger and protect himself, and his transformation into a wild and primal creature.

• His love for the other dogs in the pack

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How does the concept of survival play a role in shaping the behavior of other characters in the story?

• They are not affected by the concept of survival

• Survival only affects the protagonist

• It has no impact on their behavior

• It influences their actions, decisions, and interactions with the protagonist or other characters.

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Discuss the significance of instinct in the lives of the other dogs that Buck encounters in the wild.

• Wild dogs rely solely on learned behaviors to survive

• Instinct guides their behavior, decision-making, and survival skills in the wild.

• Instinct only affects the behavior of domesticated dogs

• Instinct has no impact on the behavior of wild dogs

In what ways do the themes of survival and instinct intertwine in the story?

• The theme of survival is completely unrelated to the story.

• Buck relies on his instincts to survive in the harsh wilderness.

• Buck relies on his survival skills to win a bet.

• The story focuses on instinct, but not survival.

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How does the author use the theme of survival and instinct to convey deeper messages about human nature and society?

• The author uses the theme of survival and instinct to convey messages about space exploration

• The author uses the theme of survival and instinct to convey messages about computer programming

• The author uses the theme of survival and instinct to convey deeper messages about human nature and society.

• The author uses the theme of survival and instinct to convey messages about cooking techniques and recipes

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