Up Against the Wild

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

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

“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

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What enabled Buck to dominate Spitz?

• anger

• experience

• intelligence

• passion

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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"

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1