Call of the Wild Journeys Comprehension

What sort of animal is Buck?

• A dog, half St. Bernard and half Scottish Shepherd

• A young gold hunter

• An Arabian stallion

• An Alaskan wolf

Where does Buck live at the beginning of the novel?

• Nome, Alaska
• Vermont
• The Santa Clara Valley, in California
• Flagstaff, Arizona

What is the name of Buck's first master?

• John Thornton
• Judge Miller
• Manuel
• Mercedes

Who kidnaps Buck from his home?

• Hal and Charles

• Yeehat Indians

• Judge Miller

• Manuel, a gardener's assistant

Which dog gets killed immediately upon her arrival in the North?

• Curly

• Spitz
• Mercedes
• Koona

What is the profession of Francois and Perrault?

• Gold hunters
• Dog trainers
• Couriers for the Canadian Government

• Fur traders

The main setting of the novel is in:

• Alaska

• Yukon Territory

• Iceland

• Canada

Buck is the kind of dog needed for this type of journey because he

• Already knows how to pull a sled

• Is tame and easily managed

• Is heavy, strong, and furry

• Loves the cold weather

Who is the author of "Call of the Wild"?

• Jack Harvey
• Jack London
• Jack Webber
• Jack Webb

Who is the man in the red sweater?

• Buck's owner

• He taught Manuel how to garden

• He taught Buck how to fight

• He taught Buck to respect a man with a club