The Call of the Wild Quiz

What are the key traits that define the character of Buck in 'The Call of the Wild'?

• Strength, resilience (odolnost), adaptability (přizpůsobivost), and loyalty

• Fear, laziness, inflexibility, disloyalty

• Kindness, mean, compassion,

• Arrogance, selfishness, dishonesty

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How does Buck's character evolve throughout the story?

• Buck's character evolves from a cowardly pet to a brave and heroic creature.

• Buck's character evolves from a domesticated pet to a wild, independent and primal creature.

• Buck's character remains the same throughout the story.

• Buck's character evolves from a wild, independent creature to a domesticated pet.

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Discuss the relationship between Buck and John Thornton and its impact on Buck's character development.

• Buck's relationship with John Thornton is one of fear and submission, leading to Buck's timid (plachý) and cowardly nature.

• Buck's relationship with John Thornton is one of hatred, leading to Buck's rebellious and aggressive behavior.

• Buck's relationship with John Thornton is one of inattention and neglect (zanedbání), leading to Buck's lack (nedostatek) of trust and loyalty.

• Buck's relationship with John Thornton is one of mutual (vzájemný) respect and love, which leads to Buck's loyalty and devotion (oddanost) to Thornton. This relationship helps Buck develop a sense of trust and companionship, impacting his character development.

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How does the author use the setting of the Yukon to create a sense of danger and adventure in the story?

• The author uses the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Yukon to create a sense of danger and adventure in the story.

• The author uses the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the Yukon to create a sense of danger and adventure in the story.

• The author uses the urban and modern setting of the Yukon to create a sense of danger and adventure in the story.

• The author uses the friendly and welcoming environment of the Yukon to create a sense of danger and adventure in the story.

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Describe the significance of the Klondike Gold Rush as a setting in 'The Call of the Wild'.

• The Klondike Gold Rush is a minor (méně důležitý) detail in the story

• The Klondike Gold Rush has no significance in the story

• The Klondike Gold Rush is only mentioned briefly in the story

• The Klondike Gold Rush provides the backdrop (pozadí) for the story and sets the stage for the main character's journey.

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Explain how the harsh environment of the Yukon contributes to the overall theme of survival in the novel.

• The harsh environment of the Yukon is actually quite mild and easy to survive in

• The harsh environment of the Yukon presents extreme weather conditions, dangerous wildlife, and limited resources, all of which contribute to the theme of survival in the novel.

• The harsh environment of the Yukon has no impact on the theme of survival in the novel

• The harsh environment of the Yukon is filled with friendly wildlife and abundant resources

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How does the conflict between Buck and Spitz drive the plot forward in 'The Call of the Wild'?

• They become best friends and work together to overcome challenges

• Creates tension and competition between the two dogs

• The conflict has no impact on the plot

• Buck and Spitz never actually have any conflict

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Discuss the resolution of the conflict between Buck and his wild instincts. How does it impact (mít vliv) the overall story?

• Buck fully embraces (přijímá) his wild instincts and becomes the leader of a wolf pack.

• Buck joins a group of humans and abandons his wild instincts

• Buck loses his wild instincts

• Buck suppresses (potlačuje) his wild instincts and becomes a domesticated pet

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What are the major themes explored in 'The Call of the Wild' and how are they developed throughout the novel?

• The major themes explored in 'The Call of the Wild' include romance, comedy, and mystery, and they are developed through the use of colorful characters and witty dialogue.

• The major themes explored in 'The Call of the Wild' include technology, urbanization, and modernization, and they are developed through the protagonist's journey to a bustling city.

• The major themes explored in 'The Call of the Wild' include conformity (shoda), social norms, and obedience, and they are developed through the main character's struggle to fit into society.

• The major themes explored in 'The Call of the Wild' include the struggle for survival, the primitive nature of humans and animals, and the idea of returning to one's natural state. These themes are developed through the experiences of the main character, Buck, as he adapts to the harsh environment of the Yukon and learns to embrace his wild instincts.

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How does the author use the plot to highlight the theme of instinct versus civilization in 'The Call of the Wild'?

• Highlighting the importance of education and knowledge in the protagonist's journey

• Focusing on the protagonist's struggle to fit into civilized society

• Depicting the protagonist's transition from wild, instinct-driven animal to domesticated pet

• Depicting the protagonist's transition from domesticated pet to wild, instinct-driven animal

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