Exploring Chapter 2 of The Call of the Wild

What is Buck's primary struggle in Chapter 2?

• Buck is trying to escape from his owner.

• Buck is focused on training for a race.

• Buck struggles to adapt to the harsh wilderness and establish his place in the pack.

• Buck struggles to find food in the city.

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How does Buck's understanding of the law of club and fang evolve?

• Buck's understanding evolves from seeing the law as mere brutality to recognizing it as a complex survival mechanism that values adaptability and cunning.

• Buck thinks the law is irrelevant to survival in the wild.

• Buck believes the law is solely about physical strength and dominance.

• Buck sees the law as a set of arbitrary rules without meaning.

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Who is the character that represents the harshness of the wilderness?

• White Fang

• Buck

• Mowgli

• Frodo

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What significant event occurs when Buck encounters the other dogs?

• Buck leads the pack in a hunt for food.

• Buck fights for dominance and begins to adapt to the pack life.

• Buck refuses to engage with the pack and remains solitary.

• Buck befriends the other dogs and forms a coalition.

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How does Buck's relationship with John Thornton begin to develop in this chapter?

• Buck's relationship with John Thornton develops through mutual trust and kindness.

• Buck's relationship with John Thornton is based on competition.

• Buck feels indifferent towards John Thornton from the start.

• Buck and John Thornton have a hostile relationship initially.

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What role does instinct play in Buck's adaptation to his new environment?

• Instinct leads Buck to prefer a domestic lifestyle over wilderness survival.

• Instinct causes Buck to ignore his surroundings completely.

• Instinct makes Buck more aggressive towards other animals.

• Instinct helps Buck survive and adapt to the harsh conditions of the Yukon.

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Describe the significance of the title 'The Call of the Wild' as it relates to Buck's experiences in this chapter.

• The title signifies Buck's transformation and connection to his primal instincts as he responds to the call of the wild.

• The title refers to Buck's loyalty to his human masters.

• The title highlights Buck's journey to find a new home.

• The title symbolizes Buck's struggle against civilization.

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What does Buck learn about survival in the wild during this chapter?

• Buck learns that survival is solely about strength and aggression.

• Buck discovers that survival in the wild is not influenced by instincts.

• Buck learns that survival in the wild depends on adaptability, resourcefulness, and instinct.

• Buck realizes that survival depends only on having a pack to rely on.

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How does the author use imagery to convey the setting in Chapter 2?

• The author describes the setting using abstract concepts instead of vivid imagery.

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

• The author focuses solely on character dialogue without describing the setting.

• The author uses vivid imagery of the landscape and sounds to convey the setting.

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What themes of loyalty and survival are introduced in this chapter?

• The chapter focuses solely on betrayal and conflict.

• Characters are depicted as isolated and indifferent to each other.

• The themes of loyalty and survival are illustrated through characters supporting each other and facing challenges that test their resilience.

• Survival is portrayed as a solitary journey without support.

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