The Call of the Wild Ch.1-4

Why was the main character stolen?

• a. A yellow metal was found in Alaska. 

  
  

• b. The gardener’s helper did not make enough money to support his wife. 

  
  

• c. The gardener's helper had a gambling problem. 

  
  

• d. All of the above.

  
  

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The main character was sold to two French men. What did he think about them?

•  He had no affection for them, but grew to respect them.

• He hated them.

• He loved them.

• He loved them, but did not respect them.

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Why does Buck hate Spitz?

• Spitz was mean and hit Buck with a club.

• Spitz killed another dog.

• Spitz was the favorite dog, and Buck was jealous.

•  both A & C

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The author describes Buck as developing and regressing at the same time. What does this mean?

• Buck was becoming a savage dog that could survive in any environment.

• Buck was sick, and he was going to die from the hard work he did everyday.

• Buck was starving, and he was going to team up with Spitz.

• Buck was in a harsh environment, but would not become like the other dogs.

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Why did Buck attack Spitz before the camp was attacked?

• Spitz would not let Buck join the team during dinner.

• Buck did not attack Spitz.

• Spitz stole Buck’s fish.

• Spitz took Buck’s sleeping area

Why was Buck’s camp attacked?

• The invaders did not like the sled team in their environment.

• The invaders were starving and wanted food.

• The invaders wanted to steal a tent.

• The invaders were blood thirsty and wanted to kill anyone or anything.

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What happened to Dolly?

• Dolly drowned in the river.

• Dolly went crazy and was killed with a hatchet.

• Dolly was lost in the woods, and she was left to starve.

• Dolly became pregnant.

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During their final battle, Buck saw Spitz disappear from view. What happened to Spitz? 

• Spitz was thrown off of a large cliff.

• The dogs surrounded Spitz and finished him off.

• Spitz fell under the ice and drowned in the river.

• All of the above.

What did Buck think would happen after Spitz’s death?

• Buck thought the sled team would be happier.

• Buck thought the sled team would eventually try to kill Buck.

• Buck thought he would become the leader of the sled team.

• Buck thought the sled team would not be forced to leave the shore of the lake.

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Who was originally given the spot as the new leader of the sled team? 

• Buck

• Sol-leks

• Dave

•  Pike