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WorksheetsCall of the Wild Chapter 2
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Why does the introduction of this part include the graphic scene of Curly’s death?
It scares the reader into finishing the book more quickly.
It shows Buck’s new environment as an extremely savage world.
It shows Curly as a cruel character for approaching the strange dogs.
It prevents the reader from getting attached to the characters.
What effect does Curly’s death have on Buck?
He is so shocked at the loss of his friend that he gives up and refuses to work.
He decides he hates men and rebels against François.
He becomes cruel and begins to attack the other dogs.
He learns that there is no fair play among the dogs, so he has to be tough.
Which of the following minor characters makes it clear to Buck that he wants to be left alone?
Sol-leks
Billee
Joe
Spitz
Which of the following minor characters makes it clear to Buck that he wants to be left alone?
Sol-leks
Billee
Joe
Spitz
How do the dogs teach Buck to pull the sled?
They demonstrate while he watches.
They nip him whenever he makes a mistake.
They give him specific instructions before they start.
They reward him when he does a good job.
Which of the following details from the text shows the effect of the story’s setting on Buck’s character?
But a friendly little yelp reassured him, and he went back to investigate.
It was a hard day’s run, up the Canon, through Sheep Camp, past the Scales and the timber line . . .
His muscles became as hard as iron, and he grew callous to all ordinary pain.
Always, they broke camp in the dark, and the first gray of dawn found them hitting the trail . . .
Which word best describes Spitz, the lead dog?
hesitant
fierce
friendly
meek
Which of the following words
means raised for human use?
domesticated
imperative
placated
belligerent
How is Buck’s new mode of life different from life in the Southland?
He now has to follow a civilized code of life.
He now has a more comfortable living arrangement.
He now has to respect the property of others.
He now has to live by a primitive code of survival.
Which dog has a missing eye?
Sol-leks
Joe
Buck
Dave
Who is the sled leader?
Buck
Spitz
Dave
Sol-leks
