The Call of the Wild Quiz

How do the concluding paragraphs contribute to the plot of the story? Select the BEST answer.

• A) It explains the lesson buck learns after Curly dies.

• B) It describes how the sled dogs hide from their owners at night.

• C) It shows that Buck is adjusting to his new life and learning new ways to survive.

• D) It shows that the other sled dogs aren't as brutal as they seem and become friends with Buck.

What does Buck confront throughout the text "The Law of Club and Fang?"

• A) The challenge of finding food

• B) The struggle with domestic life

• C) Basic survival and learning to avoid beatings from humans and attacks from other dogs

• D) The process of becoming a leader of a human pack

How is the fight between the dogs described in the excerpt from "The Law of Club and Fang?"

• A) As a playful scuffle

• B) As a well-organized competition

• C) As a savage and wolfish battle

• D) As a friendly game

Part A: Which phrase best describes the theme of the story?

• A. A new life is easy to adjust to

• B. It is wise to listen to those who are stronger than you

• C. It is best to obey those who are in charge

• D. There are many lessons to be learned when adjusting to a new life

Part B: Which two sentences from the passage support the theme in Part A?

• A) "And his first experience taught him an unforgettable lesson."

• B) "Though his dignity was sorely hurt by thus being made a draught animal, he was too wise to rebel."

• C) "Buck learned easily, and under the combined tuition of his two mates and Francois, made remarkable progress."

• D) "Another lesson. So that was the way they did, eh?"

• E) "He hauled Francois on a sled to the forest that fringed the valley."

How does the illustration on page 15 support the plot of the passage?

• A. It shows the problem Buck faces of not being able to sleep.

• B. It shows that it is taking Buck a long time to learn how to pull the sled.

• C. It shows the disagreement between Curly and Spitz.

• D. It shows Buck learning an important part of his new life.

Which statement best describes how the characters Ed in "Brushfire" and Buck in "Law of Club and Fang" respond to the dangerous situations that confront them?

• A. Buck survives by being kind to the other sled dogs while Ed survives by trusting his previous experiences.

• B. Both characters are wise and listen to advice that is given to them.

• C. Buck survives by learning from others while Ed chooses to believe everything will be okay

• D. Both characters learn valuable lessons that help them escape a dangerous situation.

What problem did Buck face his first night after learning to pull the sled?

• He couldn't find any food

• He was attacked by other dogs

• He had difficulty sleeping in the cold

• He got lost in the snow

What did Buck do when savage dogs rushed upon him?

• He ran away in fear

• He fought them off bravely

• He bristled his neck hair and snarled

• He hid inside one of the tents

What is the meaning of the word disconsolate as it is used in paragraph 10?

• Without comfort

• Cheerful

• With warmth

• In pain