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What age groupYear or Grade 9
What topicCall of the Wild Chapters 1 - 3
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Quiz: The Call of the Wild (Chapters 1-3)

Instructions

Answer the following questions based on your understanding of Chapters 1-3 of "The Call of the Wild." Each question refers to a specific description of an image. Use the provided descriptions to help you answer.


Questions

  1. The image of a large, powerful dog standing on all fours, with a thick fur coat and piercing eyes staring intensely into the distance. What does this image convey about Buck’s character in the early chapters?

  2. The image of a peaceful, sunny California ranch, with a large, fenced yard filled with various animals. How does this setting contrast with the later environments Buck experiences in the story?

  3. The image of a team of sled dogs, harnessed to a heavy sled, against a backdrop of a rugged, icy landscape. What does this image reveal about the challenges that Buck will face in his new life?

  4. The image of a man in a red sweater standing over another man who is on the ground, looking defeated. What significance does this moment illustrated in the image have on Buck’s understanding of power and weakness?

  5. The image of a dark, starry night sky over a snowy landscape where the silhouette of Buck is visible. How does this image metaphorically reflect Buck’s journey of self-discovery in the wilderness?

  6. The image of a rickety wooden cabin situated in a snowy clearing with smoke rising from the chimney. What does this setting indicate about the lifestyle and values of the characters living there?

  7. The image of three men gathered around a campfire, wrapped in warm clothing, with sled dogs resting nearby. What does this image symbolize regarding the bond between humans and dogs during the Gold Rush era?

  8. The image of Buck encountering a wolf in the wild, both animals locked in a moment of curiosity and understanding. What does this encounter signify for Buck’s transformation from a domesticated pet to a wild creature?

  9. The image of Buck's struggle to free himself from a harsh master, surrounded by the hostile environment of the North. What does this image emphasize about the theme of survival in the novel?

  10. The image of Buck nuzzling against another dog, establishing a connection amidst the harsh climate. How does this moment reflect the theme of companionship and instincts in "The Call of the Wild"?


Correct Answers

  1. The image conveys Buck’s strength and resilience.
  2. The ranch represents comfort and domestication, contrasting with wilderness hardship.
  3. The image reveals Buck’s future struggles and adaptation to survival.
  4. This moment signifies the harsh lesson of dominance and submission.
  5. The starry night symbolizes Buck's awakening instincts and connection to nature.
  6. The cabin indicates the rough lifestyle of those seeking fortune, often lacking in comforts.
  7. The image symbolizes the interdependence in survival between humans and dogs.
  8. The encounter signifies Buck’s awakening instincts and connection to his wild ancestry.
  9. The image emphasizes the vital theme of survival against adversity.
  10. This moment reflects the comfort found in companionship amidst struggle and instinctual behaviors.