Exploring Chapters 1-2 of The Call of the Wild

What is the name of the main character introduced in Chapter 1?

• John Doe

• Robert Brown

• Jane Smith

• Alice Johnson

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Describe Buck's life before he is sold into the Klondike. What breed is he?

• Buck is a mixed breed of St. Bernard and Scotch Collie.

• Buck is a purebred Golden Retriever.

• Buck is a purebred Labrador Retriever.

• Buck is a mixed breed of German Shepherd and Beagle.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What event leads to Buck's abduction from his home?

• Manuel sells Buck to pay off his gambling debts.

• Buck is gifted to a neighbor as a pet.

• Buck is taken by a group of thieves.

• Buck runs away to find freedom.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who are Manuel and the man in the red sweater, and what role do they play in Buck's life?

• Manuel is a veterinarian, and the man in the red sweater is a dog trainer.

• Manuel is Buck's brother, and the man in the red sweater is a fellow dog.

• Manuel is Buck's owner, and the man in the red sweater is his friend.

• Manuel is Buck's abductor, and the man in the red sweater is his brutal trainer.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Buck react to the harsh treatment he receives from the man in the red sweater?

• Buck reacts with confusion and fear, ultimately learning to submit to survive.

• Buck fights back aggressively against the man.

• Buck ignores the man and continues to play.

• Buck becomes angry and refuses to submit.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• Buck learns that the law of club and fang is based on cooperation and teamwork.

• Buck discovers that the law of club and fang prioritizes intelligence over strength.

• Buck realizes that the law of club and fang is irrelevant in the wild.

• Buck learns that the law of club and fang emphasizes survival of the fittest, where strength and dominance determine one's place in the pack.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the significance of the setting in the early chapters of the book?

• The setting only serves to introduce characters.

• The setting is irrelevant to the plot development.

• The setting is significant as it establishes mood, context, and foreshadows events.

• The setting is primarily focused on historical accuracy.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Buck's character begin to change in these chapters?

• Buck becomes more passive and submissive to others.

• Buck's character remains unchanged throughout the chapters.

• Buck starts to ignore his instincts and relies on humans.

• Buck's character starts to change by becoming more instinctual and assertive, adapting to the wild.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What themes of survival and adaptation are introduced in Chapters 1-2?

• Adaptation is only discussed in the context of technology.

• The characters thrive without any challenges.

• The themes of survival and adaptation are introduced through characters' struggles and the need for resilience.

• Survival themes are irrelevant to the plot in these chapters.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author use descriptive language to convey Buck's emotions and experiences?

• The author conveys Buck's emotions and experiences through vivid imagery and sensory details.

• The author describes Buck's interactions with other characters.

• The author focuses solely on Buck's physical appearance.

• The author uses dialogue to express Buck's thoughts.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1