The Call of the Wild Final Test

What bond does Buck form with John Thornton?

• They develop mutual respect and loyalty

• Buck views him as a rival

• Thornton trains Buck for sled races

• Thornton is the first to treat Buck kindly

What does Buck symbolize?

• The struggle between civilization and the wild

• The power of human kindness

• The brutality of nature

• The importance of loyalty

What is the main character’s name?

• Buck

• Spitz

• Thornton

• Curly

Where does Buck live at the start of the story?

• Santa Clara Valley

• Alaska

• Seattle

• Canada

What was the "law" that Buck adhered to in the wild, as mentioned in the text?

• The law of peace and mercy.

• The law of civilization and softness.

• The law of club and fang.

• The law of obedience and submission.

In the passage, "the scene came back to Buck with sense of familiarity...this scene of old time, the wonted way of things," the word "wonted" most likely means

• wanted

• usual

• unexpected

• brilliant

Which of the following is not a significant animal which appears in the final chapter of the book?

• Black Bear

• Moose

• Timber Wolf

• Snow Rabbit

Why is Buck taken from his home?

• He is sold to pay off a debt

• He runs away

• He is kidnapped and sold

• He is given to a friend

Who is Spitz?

• Buck’s owner

• A rival sled dog

• A kind farmer

• A wolf companion

How does Buck become the leader of the sled team?

• He earns the respect of the other dogs

• He defeats Spitz in a fight

• He saves the team from danger