Exploring Chapter 3 of The Call of the Wild

What significant event occurs when Buck meets Spitz?

• Buck defeats Spitz in a race.

• Buck and Spitz become friends.

• Buck and Spitz establish a rivalry.

• Spitz is replaced by a new leader.

How does Buck's understanding of leadership evolve in this chapter?

• Buck learns that true leadership is about strength, resilience, and inspiring loyalty, rather than just authority.

• Buck believes leadership is solely about having power over others.

• Buck thinks that leadership requires no emotional connection with followers.

• Buck concludes that leadership is only about making tough decisions without regard for others.

What role does the theme of survival play in Buck's actions?

• Buck remains passive and does not change his instincts.

• Buck's actions are solely motivated by loyalty to his owner.

• Survival has no impact on Buck's behavior throughout the story.

• The theme of survival drives Buck to adapt, fight, and assert dominance, transforming him from a domesticated pet to a primal creature.

Describe the relationship between Buck and the other dogs in this chapter.

• Buck's relationship with the other dogs is one of cautious adaptation and emerging dominance.

• Buck is completely isolated and does not interact with the other dogs.

• Buck has a friendly and playful relationship with all the dogs.

• Buck is the leader of the pack from the start.

What does Buck learn about the law of club and fang?

• The law of club and fang promotes cooperation among all animals.

• The law of club and fang states that intelligence is more important than strength.

• The law of club and fang encourages animals to avoid conflict at all costs.

• The law of club and fang dictates that only the strong survive, emphasizing the importance of strength and aggression in the wild.

How does the environment influence Buck's behavior in Chapter 3?

• Buck remains unchanged, showing no adaptation to the environment.

• Buck becomes more instinctual and aggressive, adapting to the harsh conditions and asserting himself in the pack.

• Buck becomes overly friendly and seeks companionship with other animals.

• Buck becomes more passive and submissive, avoiding conflict with the pack.

What is the significance of the fight between Buck and Spitz?

• The fight signifies Buck's transformation and struggle for leadership.

• The fight highlights the importance of friendship in the wild.

• The fight is a display of teamwork between Buck and Spitz.

• The fight represents Buck's loyalty to Spitz.

How does Buck's character develop through his experiences in this chapter?

• Buck becomes a leader of a dog pack without any struggle.

• Buck remains a pampered house pet throughout the chapter.

• Buck loses all his instincts and relies solely on human guidance.

• Buck evolves from a domesticated pet to a strong, instinct-driven survivor.

What does the chapter reveal about the concept of dominance among the sled dogs?

• Dominance among sled dogs is determined by social hierarchies, with stronger dogs leading the pack.

• The lead dog is chosen randomly without regard to strength.

• All sled dogs are equal and do not have a hierarchy.

• Dominance is based solely on size and weight of the dogs.

How does the author use imagery to enhance the setting in Chapter 3?

• The author describes the weather but does not create a vivid atmosphere.

• The author uses vivid descriptions of the landscape and sounds to create an immersive atmosphere.

• The author focuses solely on character dialogue without any descriptive elements.

• Imagery is used to depict the characters' emotions rather than the setting.