Up Against the Wild

When Spitz and Buck square off, "the scene came back to Buck with sense of familiarity...this scene of old time, the wonted way of things." What does London mean here?

• This is exactly how the two dogs squared off last time.

• In Buck's memory, there are traces of the primitive dog he came from.

• Buck's been picked on before and remembers how to take care of business

• This is just a normal, average day for both dogs

Why does the introduction of this part include the graphic scene of Curly’s death?

• It scares the reader into finishing the book more quickly.

• It shows Buck’s new environment as an extremely savage world.

• It shows Curly as a cruel character for approaching the strange dogs.

• It prevents the reader from getting attached to the characters.

Answer explanation

Analyze Plot

What is the primary theme explored in 'Up Against the Wild'?

• Survival in nature

• Urban life challenges

• Romantic relationships

• Technological advancements

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Up Against the Wild' to describe the wilderness?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

In 'Up Against the Wild', the protagonist's struggle is mainly against what?

• Other humans

• The natural environment

• His own fears

• Time constraints

What does the title 'Up Against the Wild' suggest about the story's setting?

• A bustling city

• A remote wilderness

• A suburban neighborhood

• A historical battlefield

Which character trait is most essential for survival in 'Up Against the Wild'?

• Compassion

• Intelligence

• Resilience

• Humor

How does the author of 'Up Against the Wild' convey the harshness of nature?

• Through vivid imagery

• By using complex vocabulary

• Through dialogue

• By focusing on character development

What role does the weather play in 'Up Against the Wild'?

• It is a minor inconvenience

• It is a central antagonist

• It is a backdrop for the story

• It is irrelevant to the plot

Which of the following best describes the narrative style of 'Up Against the Wild'?

• First-person perspective

• Third-person limited

• Omniscient narrator

• Second-person perspective