The Call of the Wild Quiz

What was Miki's condition when he was the runt of the litter?

• He was healthy and strong

• He was puny and sickly

• He was the largest of the litter

• He was already trained as a sled dog

Why did the narrator's father start to train Miki's brothers and sisters to be sled dogs?

• Because they were too small to be pets

• Because they were not good hunters

• Because they were old enough to be weaned from their mother

• Because they didn't like the snow

Why do the Inuit rely a lot on their dogs?

• Because the dogs are good companions

• Because the land is frozen for a large part of the year

• Because the dogs are easy to train

• Because the Inuit do not have any other animals

What qualities do Inuit sled dogs need to have according to the text?

• They need to be able to swim and dive.

• They need to be strong and fast.

• They need to be able to fly and hunt.

• They need to be colorful and friendly.

What is used to craft the sleds mentioned in the text?

• They are crafted from plastic and metal.

• They are crafted from bones or antlers, seal hide, and frozen salmon skin.

• They are crafted from wood and leaves.

• They are crafted from cotton and wool.

What must the sled dogs learn to do as a team?

• Learn to hunt seals and polar bears.

• Learn to pull the sleds together.

• Learn to build snow homes.

• Learn to fish across the frozen land.

Why is it important for the sled dogs to obey the driver's commands?

• Because it helps them to run faster.

• Because it keeps them warm.

• Because it allows them to rest more often.

• Because it ensures the safety and coordination of the sled team.

What is the purpose of the dogs having extra furry ears according to the text?

• To look more attractive

• To prevent frostbite

• To hear better in the snow

• To match their bushy tails

According to the text, what is the best way to hitch the dogs when the snow is packed down hard?

• In pairs to a single towline

• In a single line

• With a fan hitch

• Without towlines

Why are the dogs' paws described as having thick pads with fur?

• To help them swim

• To protect them from the cold

• To make them run faster

• To help them dig through the snow