1. If you consider The Call of the Wild to be an allegory, which one of the following statements would be true?
A. Judge Miller represents the primordial condition.
B. Buck represents some characteristic of humanity.
C. John Thornton represents the civilized world.
D. The book is a story about the need for socialism.
2. On page 14 of The Call of the Wild, what's meant by the phrase "The domesticated generations fell from him"?
A. Buck has lost a lot of hair in his fight with Spitz.
B. Buck is learning to love a human being again.
C. Buck is losing his civilized characteristics.
D. Buck longs to return home to the Judge's family.
3. The survival of the fittest is an idea promoted by
A. Carl Jung.
B. Friedrich Nietzsche.
C. Charles Darwin.
D. Karl Marx.
4. In Buck's thinking, the "noblest" prey of all is
A. another dog.
B. a very fast rabbit.
C. a moose.
D. man.
5. The Yukon is the main _______ for this story.
A. symbol
B. genre
C. plot
D. setting
6. How did John Thornton die?
A. He died from frostbite to his feet.
B. He was killed by a group of wild wolves.
C. He was killed by Native Americans.
D. He died in the river rapids.
7. What does Buck often dream of as he sleeps by the campfire?
A. Judge Miller's home
B. Primitive man
C. John Thornton
D. His fight with Spitz
8. The term racial unconscious means that
A. we're all racists at heart to some degree, even though we're unaware of it.
B. each species and culture shares ancient memories, stored in the unconscious part of the mind.
C. you must learn the law of club and fang to survive.
D. nature weeds out the weakest and unfit.
9. What happens the first time Buck is beaten?
A. He learns he has to obey men, but decides never to surrender inside.
B. He has his spirit as well as his body crushed.
C. He learns that he can't get away with stealing another dog's food.
D. He swears that he'll someday have his revenge on Spitz.
10. The term hierarchy refers to
A. a team in which everyone is equal and has to pull his or her own weight.
B. a power structure in which each member knows his or her own place.
C. a situation in which higher species such as men will always be in control of lower species such as animals.
D. a condition in which the weak must die so the strong can survive.
11. The purpose of the expedition Buck takes with Thornton and his partners is to
A. search for a gold mine.
B. find a new camp.
C. deliver mail.
D. hunt for food.
12. On page 14 of The Call of the Wild, Jack London writes, "In vague ways he remembered back to the youth of the breed." This statement is an example of
A. the will to power.
B. natural selection.
C. survival of the fittest.
D. the racial unconscious.
13. What breed of dog is Buck?
A. St. Bernard and Scotch shepherd mix
B. Husky and Scotch shepherd mix
C. St. Bernard
D. Husky
14. Mercedes's luggage is a symbol of
A. her party's inexperience.
B. civilization.
C. her domination.
D. her selfishness.
15. What word best describes the relationship between Buck and John Thornton?
A. Friendship
B. Trust
C. Attachment
D. Love
16. The death of Curly is an example of
A. the theory of evolution.
B. racial unconsciousness.
C. the law of club and fang.
D. the will to power.
17. The will to power is symbolized by
A. Buck's killing Spitz.
B. Hal's arguing with Charles.
C. Thornton's rifle.
D. Buck's becoming friends with Thornton.
18. Frangois and Perrault are
A. gold diggers from California.
B. dog trainers from Alaska.
C. agents of the Canadian government.
D. drivers of the mail train.
19. Who saves Buck from impending death at the hands of Hal?
A. John Thornton
B. Judge Miller
C. Frangois
D. Perrault
20. Which one of the following words best describes Hal, Mercedes, and Charles?
A. Sensitive
B. Frightened
C. Prepared
D. Inexperienced
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1. To determine the answer to this question, you would need to understand the concept of allegory and analyze the characters in The Call of the Wild. An allegory is a story or narrative in which the characters and events symbolize a deeper meaning or message.
A. To determine if Judge Miller represents the primordial condition, you would need to consider the characteristics and actions of Judge Miller in the story and analyze how they relate to the concept of the primordial condition.
B. To determine if Buck represents some characteristic of humanity, you would need to analyze the character of Buck and his actions in the story. Does he symbolize something about human nature or human characteristics?
C. To determine if John Thornton represents the civilized world, you would need to analyze the character of John Thornton and examine his actions and beliefs in the story. Does he symbolize or represent aspects of the civilized world?
D. To determine if the book is a story about the need for socialism, you would need to analyze the themes and messages in The Call of the Wild and see if they relate to the concept of socialism. Is there a critique or commentary on social systems or economic structures?
By examining the characters and themes in the book, you can determine which statement aligns with the allegorical interpretation of The Call of the Wild.
2. To understand the meaning of the phrase "The domesticated generations fell from him" on page 14 of The Call of the Wild, you would need to analyze the context and language used in the novel.
A. To determine if Buck has lost a lot of hair in his fight with Spitz, you would need to look for specific references to Buck losing hair in the fight or descriptions of his physical appearance.
B. To determine if Buck is learning to love a human being again, you would need to analyze Buck's relationships with humans throughout the novel and see if there is evidence of him opening up to love or forming emotional connections.
C. To determine if Buck is losing his civilized characteristics, you would need to analyze the character of Buck and his transformation throughout the novel. Are there instances or descriptions that suggest he is reverting to a more wild or primitive state?
D. To determine if Buck longs to return home to the Judge's family, you would need to look for references or indications in the text that suggest Buck has a desire to go back to his previous domesticated life.
By examining the surrounding context and analyzing the language used in the novel, you can determine the intended meaning of the phrase.
3. The idea of survival of the fittest is a concept promoted by various thinkers and scholars. To determine the correct answer, you would need to consider their ideas and theories.
A. Carl Jung is a psychologist known for his theories on the collective unconscious and individuation, but survival of the fittest is not directly associated with him.
B. Friedrich Nietzsche is a philosopher who introduced the concept of the will to power, but survival of the fittest is not directly associated with him.
C. Charles Darwin is a scientist who is well-known for his theory of evolution and the concept of natural selection, which includes the idea of survival of the fittest.
D. Karl Marx is a philosopher and economist who focused on issues related to capitalism, labor, and social classes, but survival of the fittest is not directly associated with him.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. Charles Darwin.
To determine the answer to this question, you would need to have knowledge of these individuals and their ideas.
4. To determine the "noblest" prey of all according to Buck's thinking in The Call of the Wild, you would need to analyze Buck's perspective and actions in the story.
A. To determine if another dog is the "noblest" prey of all, you would need to examine Buck's interactions with other dogs and how he views them.
B. To determine if a very fast rabbit is the "noblest" prey of all, you would need to analyze any references or evidence that suggest Buck considers rabbits to be highly desirable to hunt.
C. To determine if a moose is the "noblest" prey of all, you would need to analyze any references or evidence that suggest Buck sees moose as the ultimate target.
D. To determine if man is the "noblest" prey of all, you would need to analyze Buck's interactions with humans and his attitude towards them throughout the novel.
By examining Buck's thoughts and actions, you can infer his perspective on what he considers the "noblest" prey.
5. To identify the main role of the Yukon in the story, you would need to analyze its significance and importance throughout The Call of the Wild.
A. If you determine that the Yukon is a symbol in the story, this would mean that it represents something beyond its literal meaning. It could represent a theme or idea.
B. If you determine that the Yukon is the genre of the story, this would mean that the genre of the book is focused primarily on the setting of the Yukon.
C. If you determine that the Yukon is the plot, this would mean that the main storyline or events of the book revolve around the Yukon.
D. If you determine that the Yukon is the setting, this would mean that the majority of the story takes place in the Yukon and that the physical location is important to the narrative.
By analyzing the role of the Yukon in the story, you can determine which option accurately describes its significance.
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