Exploring The Call of the Wild

Who is the main character introduced in the first chapter of "The Call of the Wild"?

• Spitz

• Buck

• Curly

• Dave

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the primary setting of the first chapter?

• The Alaskan wilderness

• A farm in California

• A ship traveling to the North

• A gold mining camp

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Summarize the key event that leads to Buck's change in circumstances in Chapter 1.

• Buck is sold to a new owner.

• Buck runs away from home.

• Buck is stolen from his home.

• Buck is given away as a gift.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Describe the setting where Buck is taken after being stolen.

• A luxurious mansion

• A small village

• A train station

• A primitive camp

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What motivates Manuel to sell Buck?

• He wants to buy a new house.

• He is in debt due to gambling.

• He dislikes Buck.

• He is moving to a new city.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Identify the main antagonist introduced in the first chapter.

• Manuel

• Spitz

• Judge Miller

• Perrault

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Explain why Buck is initially confused and angry during his journey.

• He misses his family.

• He is not used to being confined and mistreated.

• He is hungry.

• He is afraid of other dogs.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What is the main setting of Chapter 2?

• A snowy forest

• A bustling city

• A dog training camp

• A ship's cargo hold

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Summarize the key event that happens to Buck upon arriving in the North.

• He is immediately put to work.

• He is attacked by other dogs.

• He is sold to a new owner.

• He is left alone in the wilderness.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Describe the conditions Buck faces in the North.

• Warm and comfortable

• Harsh and cold

• Crowded and noisy

• Peaceful and quiet