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Call of the Wild Ch. 1-4

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Egotistical

a)

extreme anger

b)

inflated idea of oneself

c)

existing from the beginning of time

d)

immediate decendent

2.

Progeny

a)

inward thinking

b)

wild, noisy disorder

c)

immediate decedent

d)

discouraged or intimidated

3.

There he lay for the remainder of the weary night, nursing his wrath and wounded pride.

What does wrath mean?

a)

Introspective

b)

Shy

c)

Anger; rage

d)

Delight

4.

He had been suddenly jerked from civilization and flung into the heart of things primordial.

What does primordial mean?

a)

Created at the beginning of time

b)

New

c)

Inward thinking

d)

Inflated idea of oneself

5.

It is true, it was a vicarious experience, else he would not have lived to profit by it.

What does vicarious mean?

a)

Doing an action

b)

First created or developed

c)

Sharing in someone else's experiences using imagination

d)

Inward thinking

6.

Inward thinking

a)

Egotistical

b)

Introspective

c)

Adversary

d)

Daunted

7.

Wild, noisy disorder

a)

Wrath

b)

Pandemonium

c)

Progeny

d)

Potent

8.

Adversary

a)

Discouraged

b)

Sad

c)

Conflict between an enemy or opponent

d)

Inflated idea of oneself

9.

Discouraged or intimidated

a)

Vicarious

b)

Obdurate

c)

Potent

d)

Daunted

10.

Stubborn

a)

Potent

b)

Obdurate

c)

Egotistical

d)

Daunted

11.

Powerful and strong

a)

Lugubriously

b)

Resiliency

c)

Obdurate

d)

Potent

12.

Resiliency

a)

Recover quickly

b)

Annoying

c)

Overwhelming

d)

Inteligent

13.

Looking or sounding sad

a)

Egotistical

b)

Lugubriously

c)

Vicarious

d)

Introspective

14.

What theme is primarily explored through Buck's journey in "The Call of the Wild"?

a)

The importance of wealth and power

b)

The unpredictability of nature

c)

The struggle for survival

d)

The value of friendship

15.

What does the following textual evidence suggest about Buck's character: "He had learned well the law of club and fang"?

a)

Buck respects the power of nature over all creatures.

b)

Buck understands and accepts the rules of the wild.

c)

Buck is fearful of humans and other animals.

d)

Buck desires to return to his domesticated life.

16.

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"?

a)

It was a land of great wealth and prosperity.

b)

It was a welcoming and nurturing place.

c)

It was a harsh and unforgiving wilderness.

d)

It was easily conquered by those who ventured there.

17.

Which of the following best describes Buck's transformation in "The Call of the Wild"?

a)

From a pampered pet to a fierce leader of the wild

b)

From a wild beast to a civilized domestic pet

c)

From an inexperienced youth to a wise old dog

d)

From a solitary loner to a social butterfly

18.

When Jack London writes about Buck's transformation, he often uses the wilderness as a symbol. What does the wilderness symbolize?

a)

Danger and fear

b)

Civilization and comfort

c)

Freedom and return to primal instincts

d)

Weakness and defeat

19.

Name means angry one; has one eye; old; husky, long, lean

a)

Dub

b)

Sol-leks

c)

Pike

d)

Billie