The Call of the Wild Chapter 4

What is the meaning of the word "rashness" in the following sentence

He was not prone to rashness and precipitate action; and in the bitter hatred between him and Spitz he betrayed no impatience, shunned all offensive acts.

• calmness

• friendliness

• greediness

• carelessness

Which of the following pieces of text evidence show the opposite of rashness (Choose 2)

• a certain deliberateness

• no impatience

• he was too busy adjusting to his new life

• he did not pick fights and avoided them whenever possible

“One devil, dat Spitz,” remarked Perrault. “Some day heem keel dat Buck.”

“Dat Buck two devils,” was Francois’s rejoinder. “All de tam I watch dat Buck I know for sure. Lissen: some fine day heem get mad an’ den heem chew dat Spitz all up an’ spit heem out on de snow. Sure. I know.”

From then on it was war between them.

How does this excerpt advance the plot?

• This shows some characters underestimate Buck's ability

• This shows that Buck is unafraid of other dogs

• This shows that Buck has a reputation for fighting with other dogs

• This shows the conflict between Buck and Spitz intensifying

What enabled Buck to dominate Spitz?

• anger

• experience

• intelligence

• passion

Which of the following quotes shows that Buck fought with intelligence?

• "Time and time again he tried for the snow white throat, where life bubbled near the surface"

• "He fought by instinct, but he could fight by head as well"

• "He saw the silent circle...closing upon him"

• "Mercy was a thing resolved for gentler crimes"

How has Buck changed in relation to man?

• When he limped in pain after having worked all day

• When Buck fights against Spitz

• Buck's physical appearance has changed since he was sold by Manuel

• He has learned to steal meat when Perrault's back is turned after watching Pike do the same.

How has Buck changed in relation to other animals?

• He now steals food when Perrault's back is turned

• He now fights back when Spitz threatens him

• His physical appearance has changed since Manuel sold him.

• He refuses to come to the two men after a long day of work

Which of the following claims best supports information learned in chapter 3 of the text?

• Experience is more important than skill in a dog fight

• Buck is seen as weak by the humans for his inability to take charge.

• Most dogs lose their natural instincts once they live with humans

• Buck is willing to take action in order to fulfill his desire for leadership in the wild.