The Call of the Wild: Quiz
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Question
True or False
In The Call of the Wild, it was easy for Buck to save John Thornton from drowning because of his valor and strength.
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true
False
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Multiple Choice
In The Call of the Wild, what exploit did Buck accomplish that made John Thornton jubilant?
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Buck attacked "Black" Burton for punching John Thornton.
Buck attacked "Black" Burton for punching John Thornton.
Buck won a bet for John Thornton.
Buck won a bet for John Thornton.
Buck was willing to jump off a cliff for John Thornton.
Buck was willing to jump off a cliff for John Thornton.
Buck attacked "Black" Burton for punching John Thornton.
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In The Call of the Wild, before Buck attempted to break out the frozen 1,000-pound sled-load, John Thornton whispered to him, "As you love me." Why did this seem like a conjuration to the crowd?
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The crowd thought John Thornton was cheating.
The crowd thought John Thornton was cheating.
The crowd thought it was a silly display of affection.
The crowd thought it was a silly display of affection.
The crowd thought it seemed like magic.
The crowd thought it seemed like magic.
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What does peremptory mean?
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commanding
commanding
prompt
prompt
temporary
commanding
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Which of the following is important in creating a character in literature? Choose all that apply.
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social context
social context
physical traits
physical traits
season of the year
social context and physical traits
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In The Call of the Wild, Buck tracked one particularly large quarry for days in the wilderness. What was it?
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a wild wolf
a wild wolf
a wounded elk
a wounded elk
a wounded moose
a wounded moose