Call of the Wild Quiz

Which of the following is the central theme of Call of the Wild?

• The corrupting influence of money

• The conflict between civilization and nature

• The importance of companionship

• The triumph of human over animal

How does Buck’s character change throughout the novel?

• He becomes more domesticated and passive

• He grows increasingly wild and in tune with his animal instincts

• He becomes more obedient to humans

• He loses all memory of his past life

Who is the primary antagonist in Call of the Wild?

• John Thornton

• The wilderness

• Spitz

• The other sled dogs

Which event marks Buck’s full transformation into a wild animal?

• His fight with Spitz

• His first experience of sledding

• The death of John Thornton

• His escape from the Yeehats

What does Buck’s relationship with John Thornton represent?

• The bond between man and nature

• A symbol of loyalty and love

• The return to civilization

• A struggle for dominance

What is the significance of Buck hearing the "call of the wild"?

• It is a reminder of his past as a domesticated dog

• It represents his longing to return to his family

• It symbolizes his growing connection to his primal instincts and freedoms.

• It is a call from his previous owner.

What does the death of Spitz symbolize?

• The triumph of civilization over savagery

• The death of Buck’s old identity and the rise of his leadership

• The superiority of teamwork over individualism

• The beginning of Buck’s relationship with Thornton

Why does Buck start to feel more at home in the wilderness?

• Because he begins to remember his former owners

• Because he is influenced by the call of the wild, which he hears in his dreams

• Because he becomes ill and weak

• Because he encounters other animals in the forest

What is the significance of the novel’s setting in the Yukon Territory?

• It represents the advancement of civilization into untamed lands

• It reflects a place where humans can dominate nature

• It is a place where characters struggle against nature, highlighting the brutal challenges of survival

• It is a metaphor for Buck’s internal emotional turmoil

What is the author’s purpose in detailing Buck’s struggle with the cold and harsh environment?

• To show the unyielding power of nature and the instinct for survival

• To emphasize Buck’s desire for luxury and comfort

• To illustrate the weakness of domesticated animals

• To explore the psychological trauma of wilderness exploration