Call of the Wild

How does Buck feel about John Thornton?

• Respectful and grateful

• Suspicious and cautious

• Indifferent and apathetic

• Fearful and intimidated

What is the "call of the wild" referred to in the title of the book?

• The instinctual desire to return to nature

• A signal for help from other animals

• The sound of wolves howling in the distance

• The longing for human companionship

What is the significance of the "Law of Club and Fang" in the story?

• It represents the brutal nature of survival in the wild.

• It symbolizes the power of human dominance over animals.

• It highlights the importance of teamwork and cooperation.

• It signifies the hierarchy within a wolf pack.

How does Buck prove his worth and gain respect among the other dogs?

• By winning a sled race

• By defeating the alpha dog in a fight

• By finding a source of food during a scarcity

• By rescuing a fellow dog from danger

What does Buck's interaction with the Yeehats reveal about human nature?

• The capacity for kindness and compassion

• The desire for power and control

• The importance of cultural traditions

• The fear and misunderstanding of the unknown

What is the author's purpose in including vivid descriptions of the natural environment?

• To emphasize the beauty of the wilderness

• To create a sense of danger and suspense

• To highlight the impact of human activity on nature

• To establish a contrast between civilization and the wild

What is the overall message or lesson the author wants readers to take away from the story?

• The importance of adaptability in changing environments

• The value of friendship and loyalty

• The brutality of nature and survival

• The destructive impact of human intervention in the wild

What are the key traits that define the character of Buck in 'The Call of the Wild'?

• Strength, resilience (odolnost), adaptability (přizpůsobivost), and loyalty

• Fear, laziness, inflexibility, disloyalty

• Kindness, mean, compassion,

• Arrogance, selfishness, dishonesty

Discuss the relationship between Buck and John Thornton and its impact on Buck's character development.

• Buck's relationship with John Thornton is one of fear and submission, leading to Buck's timid (plachý) and cowardly nature.

• Buck's relationship with John Thornton is one of hatred, leading to Buck's rebellious and aggressive behavior.

• Buck's relationship with John Thornton is one of inattention and neglect (zanedbání), leading to Buck's lack (nedostatek) of trust and loyalty.

• Buck's relationship with John Thornton is one of mutual (vzájemný) respect and love, which leads to Buck's loyalty and devotion (oddanost) to Thornton. This relationship helps Buck develop a sense of trust and companionship, impacting his character development.

Explain how the harsh environment of the Yukon contributes to the overall theme of survival in the novel.

• The harsh environment of the Yukon is actually quite mild and easy to survive in

• The harsh environment of the Yukon presents extreme weather conditions, dangerous wildlife, and limited resources, all of which contribute to the theme of survival in the novel.

• The harsh environment of the Yukon has no impact on the theme of survival in the novel

• The harsh environment of the Yukon is filled with friendly wildlife and abundant resources