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WorksheetsCOTW Section 4 Quiz
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
The dominant primordial beast was strong in Buck, and under the fierce conditions of trail life it grew and grew. Yet it was a secret growth. His newborn cunning gave him poise and control. He was too busy adjusting himself to the new life to feel at ease, and not only did he not pick fights, but he avoided them whenever possible. A certain deliberateness characterized his attitude. He was not prone to rashness and precipitate action; and in the bitter hatred between him and Spitz he betrayed no impatience, shunned all offensive acts.
What is the meaning of rashness as it is used in the excerpt?
A. calmness
B. friendliness
C. greediness
D. carelessness
The dominant primordial beast was strong in Buck, and under the fierce conditions of trail life it grew and grew. Yet it was a secret growth. His newborn cunning gave him poise and control. He was too busy adjusting himself to the new life to feel at ease, and not only did he not pick fights, but he avoided them whenever possible. A certain deliberateness characterized his attitude. He was not prone to rashness and precipitate action; and in the bitter hatred between him and Spitz he betrayed no impatience, shunned all offensive acts.
What two phrases from the excerpt mean the opposite of rashness?
certain deliberateness and no impatience
gave him poise and characterized his attitude
shunned all offensive acts and not pick fights
a secret growth and newborn cunning
“One devil, dat Spitz,” remarked Perrault. “Some dam day heem keel dat Buck.”
“Dat Buck two devils,” was Francois’s rejoinder. “All de tam I watch dat Buck I know for sure. Lissen: some dam fine day heem get mad lak hell an’ den heem chew dat Spitz all up an’ spit heem out on de snow. Sure. I know.”
From then on it was war between them.
How does this excerpt help to advance the plot?
This excerpt demonstrates that the conflict between Buck and Spitz is intensifying but that Buck seems ready to fight back.
This excerpt demonstrates that some characters underestimate Buck’s skills compared to other dogs.
This excerpt demonstrates that Buck’s reputation for fighting and killing other dogs makes other characters fear him.
This excerpt demonstrates that Buck is unafraid of other dogs and has been provoking them into fights.
What enabled Buck to dominate over Spitz?
intelligence
experience
anger
passion
How has Buck changed in relation to man?
"He swiftly lost the fastidiousness which had characterized his old life. A dainty eater, he found his mates, finishing first, robbed him of his unfinished food."
“He sprang upon Spitz with a fury which surprised them both, and Spitz particularly, for his whole experience with Buck had gone to teach him that his rival was an unusually timid dog, who managed to hold his own only because of his great weight and size.”
“When he saw Pike, one of the new dogs, a clever malingerer and thief, slyly steal a piece of bacon when Perrault’s back was turned, he duplicated the performance the following day, getting away with the whole chunk.”
How has Buck changed in relation to other animals?
"He swiftly lost the fastidiousness which had characterized his old life. A dainty eater, he found his mates, finishing first, robbed him of his unfinished food."
“He sprang upon Spitz with a fury which surprised them both, and Spitz particularly, for his whole experience with Buck had gone to teach him that his rival was an unusually timid dog, who managed to hold his own only because of his great weight and size.”
“When he saw Pike, one of the new dogs, a clever malingerer and thief, slyly steal a piece of bacon when Perrault’s back was turned, he duplicated the performance the following day, getting away with the whole chunk.”
What is one strong, original, defensive, and arguable (SODA) claim that can be made from Chapter 3 of The Call of the Wild?
Experience is more important than skill in dog fights.
Buck is willing to take action in order to fulfill his desire for leadership in the wild.
Most dogs lose their natural instincts once they live with humans.
Buck appears weak and is pitied by the humans for his inability to take charge and lead the other dogs.
