Chapter One Call of the Wild

How did Buck end up in the Yukon Territory?

• His owner sold him.

• He was stolen.

• His owner went on a trip.

• He ran away from home.

What is the first setting of the novel?

• California

• Yukon

• Sahara Desert

• Maine

In what year does the story take place?

• 1987

• 1896

• 1701

• 1960

The transporter is afraid of hydrophobia because he—

• is afraid of drowning.

• was bit by Buck.

• wants a water drilling device.

• needs a drink.

The man in the red sweater introduces Buck to “primitive law” by—

• feeding Buck red meat.

• throwing Buck off the ship.

• locking Buck in a box.

• beating Buck with a club.

Perrault and Francois are—

• Buck's new owners

• two new dogs on the ship

• two men from California

• Buck's trainers on the ship

What strange, mushy substance does Buck encounter on the deck of the Narwhal?

• seaweed

• mud

• snow

• sponge

Who is Manuel?

• a gardner in California

• the owner of a ranch

• a hotel owner in Dawson

• Buck's first friend.

Which dog appears mean?

• Curly

• Billee

• Dave

• Spitzenbergen (Spitz)

Why did Buck eat so fast?

• the food spoiled quickly

• he had many chores to finish

• the other dogs would steal his food

• the food was good.