Gr. 8: text-dependent questions

Read the following sentence: 'The insidious revolt led by Buck had destroyed the solidarity of the team.' What does the word 'insidious' most likely mean in this context?

• Gradually and secretly harmful

• Open and aggressive

• Quick and forceful

• Loud and disruptive

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How did Buck's actions change the way the other dogs behaved as a team?

• Buck's rebellious influence caused the dogs to lose their unity and act independently

• Buck's strong leadership forced the dogs to work harder and with more focus

• The other dogs became more afraid of Spitz and obeyed him without question

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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 the author portray Spitz's changing perspective within the team due to Buck's influence?

• Spitz loses the respect and fear of the other dogs, becoming vulnerable to challenges.

• Spitz becomes a more understanding and lenient leader towards the other dogs.

• Spitz and Buck eventually form an alliance to maintain control of the team.

• Spitz's authority over the team remains unchallenged despite Buck's actions.

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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

The phrase 'howling bedlam' is used to describe the camp. What does this figurative language suggest about the dogs' interactions?

• It suggests a scene of chaos, noise, and disorder among the quarreling dogs.

• It implies a peaceful and quiet atmosphere within the camp.

• It indicates the dogs were working together harmoniously.

• It highlights the effective leadership of Francois.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How do Dave and Sol-leks' reactions to the increasing conflict among the other dogs individualize their characters?

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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

They become more playful and less serious as the team's discipline breaks down. They completely ignore the conflict and remain unaffected by the change.

• They actively participate in the quarrels and encourage the other dogs' disputes.

• They become more playful and less serious as the team's discipline breaks down.

• They completely ignore the conflict and remain unaffected by the change.

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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

In the second excerpt, the author describes Buck experiencing 'the perfect joy of each separate muscle, joint, and sinew in that it was everything that was not death.' What does this suggest about Buck's developing perspective and primal instincts?

• This emphasizes Buck's increasing connection to his wild nature and the instinct to survive.

• This indicates Buck's longing for his former life in a civilized environment.

• This shows Buck's fear of death and his desire to avoid any danger.

• This highlights Buck's desire to become the leader of the human camp.

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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

The author uses the metaphor of a 'tidal wave of being' to describe Buck's experience while leading the pack. What does this figurative language convey about the intensity of Buck's transformation?

• It conveys an overwhelming and powerful surge of primal life and instinct through Buck.

• It suggests a calm and peaceful transition in Buck's character.

• It implies Buck is struggling against a powerful external force.

• It symbolizes Buck's desire to return to the ocean.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Considering Buck's actions and internal experiences described in both excerpts, what is a central theme that is being developed regarding Buck's character?

• The text develops the theme of the power of primal instincts and the gradual transformation of Buck's character.

• The text primarily focuses on the importance of maintaining order and discipline.

• A main theme is the ease with which domesticated animals can adapt to change.

• The central theme revolves around the benefits of cooperation and loyalty.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7