WorksheetsCall of the Wild: Chapter 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In which area of the world is the
Klondike region located?
Central America
Canada
Russia
Australia
Buck’s actions suggest he is __________
when seeing snow for the first time.
angry
curious
afraid
joyful
What causes Manuel to wait until
the judge is away to sell Buck?
It is too hard for the judge to say goodbye to Buck.
Manuel doesn’t want Buck to see the judge and be sad about leaving.
Manuel plans on selling Buck without the judge’s permission.
Buck is busy playing with the other dogs before the judge leaves.
What happens right before the man in the red sweater fights Buck?
Buck and Curly are sold to Perrault.
Buck is sold by Manuel to the man at the train station.
Buck sets foot on snow for the first time.
Buck is released from his crate in Seattle.
How does the first setting in the story, Judge Miller’s estate, impact Buck’s character?
Buck is a pet on the estate, so he never goes outside.
Buck is well-loved on the estate, so he is not used to harsh treatment.
Buck lives a wealthy life on the estate, so he is lazy.
Buck lives with other dogs on the estate, so he only feels comfortable in groups.
Which event marks the transition from the introduction to the rising action of the story?
Buck is kidnapped and sold.
Buck hunts outdoors with the judge.
Buck is clubbed by the man with the red sweater.
A dog tries to steal Buck’s food.
What is the primary job of the man with the red sweater?
to feed the dogs
to ship the dogs north
to sell the dogs
to break the dogs
Which word best describes Buck at the beginning of the story?
silly
timid
proud
vicious
What does the word conciliate mean?
to terrorize
to appease
to insult
to love
How are Ysabel and Toots different from Buck?
They rarely go outside Judge Miller’s house.
They enjoy the outdoors, while Buck stays inside.
Judge Miller loves them more than Buck.
They are large dogs, while Buck is a smaller breed.
