This question is based on the following information about The Call of the Wild, a book by Jack

London.
The Call of the Wild is a story about a dog named Buck. Buck is a pampered dog who lives with a wealthy
family in southern California. During the Gold Rush, Buck is captured, sold, and eventually shipped to
Alaska to work as a sled dog. Along the way, Buck is mistreated by a series of owners. Eventually he
learns to survive as a member of a dog sled team. As a result, Buck soon realizes that in the Yukon of
Alaska, "the law of club and fang" is stronger than the rules of civilized society. With each new experience,
Buck becomes more acquainted with his primitive past. Finally, after losing the one person who treated
Buck well, Buck decides to return to living in the wild.
5. From the information above, which one of the following headlines would best represent the theme of
Jack London's story?
A. Dog Learns the Ropes of Sled Teams
B. Dog's Roots Call Him Back
C. Pampered Dog Moves to Alaska
D. Dog Mistreated by Owners

What do you think?

I agree.

B. Dog's Roots Call Him Back

To determine which headline would best represent the theme of Jack London's story The Call of the Wild, we need to understand the main ideas and messages conveyed in the book. The passage provides a summary of the plot, character development, and a key turning point for the protagonist, Buck.

In this story, Buck, a pampered dog living with a wealthy family in California, is captured and sold to work as a sled dog in Alaska during the Gold Rush. Throughout his journey, he experiences mistreatment from various owners, leading him to adapt and survive as a sled dog. Along the way, Buck realizes that the harsh and primal laws of survival in the wild, known as "the law of club and fang," are more powerful than the rules of civilized society. After losing the only person who treated him well, Buck makes the decision to return to living in the wild.

Looking at the options for the headline, we can eliminate options A and C as they focus on specific aspects of the story (learning sled teams and moving to Alaska) but do not capture the broader theme. Option D is more specific and emphasizes Buck being mistreated by owners, but it does not encompass the entirety of the story's theme.

The best option that aligns with the overall theme of the story is option B: "Dog's Roots Call Him Back." This headline captures the idea of Buck being driven by his primitive instincts and returning to his natural, wild state. The theme of self-discovery, embracing one's true nature, and the clash between civilization and wilderness is well-represented in this headline.