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WorksheetsCall of the Wild Ch. 1-4
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Egotistical
extreme anger
inflated idea of oneself
existing from the beginning of time
immediate decendent
Progeny
inward thinking
wild, noisy disorder
immediate decedent
discouraged or intimidated
There he lay for the remainder of the weary night, nursing his wrath and wounded pride.
What does wrath mean?
Introspective
Shy
Anger; rage
Delight
He had been suddenly jerked from civilization and flung into the heart of things primordial.
What does primordial mean?
Created at the beginning of time
New
Inward thinking
Inflated idea of oneself
It is true, it was a vicarious experience, else he would not have lived to profit by it.
What does vicarious mean?
Doing an action
First created or developed
Sharing in someone else's experiences using imagination
Inward thinking
Inward thinking
Egotistical
Introspective
Adversary
Daunted
Wild, noisy disorder
Wrath
Pandemonium
Progeny
Potent
Adversary
Discouraged
Sad
Conflict between an enemy or opponent
Inflated idea of oneself
Discouraged or intimidated
Vicarious
Obdurate
Potent
Daunted
Stubborn
Potent
Obdurate
Egotistical
Daunted
Powerful and strong
Lugubriously
Resiliency
Obdurate
Potent
Resiliency
Recover quickly
Annoying
Overwhelming
Inteligent
Looking or sounding sad
Egotistical
Lugubriously
Vicarious
Introspective
What theme is primarily explored through Buck's journey in "The Call of the Wild"?
The importance of wealth and power
The unpredictability of nature
The struggle for survival
The value of friendship
What does the following textual evidence suggest about Buck's character: "He had learned well the law of club and fang"?
Buck respects the power of nature over all creatures.
Buck understands and accepts the rules of the wild.
Buck is fearful of humans and other animals.
Buck desires to return to his domesticated life.
What does the following quote reveal about the environment in "The Call of the Wild": "The land was savage and untamed. The men who went there to mine for gold found themselves fighting for survival"?
It was a land of great wealth and prosperity.
It was a welcoming and nurturing place.
It was a harsh and unforgiving wilderness.
It was easily conquered by those who ventured there.
Which of the following best describes Buck's transformation in "The Call of the Wild"?
From a pampered pet to a fierce leader of the wild
From a wild beast to a civilized domestic pet
From an inexperienced youth to a wise old dog
From a solitary loner to a social butterfly
When Jack London writes about Buck's transformation, he often uses the wilderness as a symbol. What does the wilderness symbolize?
Danger and fear
Civilization and comfort
Freedom and return to primal instincts
Weakness and defeat
Name means angry one; has one eye; old; husky, long, lean
Dub
Sol-leks
Pike
Billie
