This Side of Wild

What happens to Buck at the end of the book?

• Man no longer bounds him and he runs side by side with his wild brothers

• he is sold to new owners and finds the lost gold mine

• He is finally able to return home to California

Be a BLACK-FOOTED FERRET. Do a BURPEE.

Squat, then place your hands on the ground in front of you, jump your feet back, then forward. Stand and explode, jumping up into the air like a black-footed ferret popping up out of a prairie dog burrow.

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STRETCH YOUR WRISTS LIKE A GIANT PANDA

Extend your arm in front of you, palm up. Bend your wrist, pointing toward the floor. With your other hand, bend your wrist farther until you feel a stretch able to hold all of that bamboo.

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DO THE PENGUIN TAP

Lie on your back, knees bent and hands at your sides. Sit up, so your back and shoulder blades are off the floor. With your left hand, touch your left heel, then continue switching sides (waddling back and forth).

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Be a river dolphin. Do a star jump. Start in a squat, holding your toes, then explode from your feet (or tail!), reaching outward into the air as you jump

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What is the main theme of 'This Side of Wild'?

• A) The relationship between humans and animals

• B) The importance of technology in modern life

• C) The struggle for political power

• D) The journey of self-discovery

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'This Side of Wild'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Irony

Who is the author of 'This Side of Wild'?

• A) Jack London

• B) Gary Paulsen

• C) Mark Twain

• D) J.K. Rowling

In 'This Side of Wild', what role do animals play in the narrative?

• A) They are symbolic of human traits

• B) They are mere background elements

• C) They are antagonists

• D) They are comic relief

What is the setting of 'This Side of Wild'?

• A) Urban cityscape

• B) Rural countryside

• C) Wilderness

• D) Futuristic world