The Call of the Wild Questions and Answers
Who is/are the main character(s) in Jack London's Call of the Wild?
In what order did the characters own Buck in The Call of the Wild?
What is the conflict and how is it resolved in The Call of the Wild by Jack London?
How would you describe Jack London's writing style in The Call of the Wild?
In The Call of the Wild, how is John Thornton different from Buck's previous masters? Why is he an ideal master?
What are similarities and differences between Buck and Spitz in The Call of the Wild?
In The Call of the Wild, describe Buck's changes.
Is Buck's tale in The Call of the Wild happy or sad?
In The Call of the Wild, what is Buck's life like at Judge Miller's place?
Describe what the Law of Club and Fang is in The Call of the Wild.
In The Call of the Wild, what does the relationship between Buck and Thornton symbolize?
What is the significance of Buck's dream as he lies by the fire?
In The Call of the Wild, who is the man in Buck's fireside dream?
In The Call of the Wild, how does Buck initially respond to the kidnappers when they try to tie him up with a rope? What can we infer about Buck’s nature from his initial response?
What are some of Buck's characteristics in The Call of the Wild?
What do Thornton and his partners find after a long search? Why does this cause Buck to move toward the call of the wild?
In The Call of the Wild, why do Perrault and Francois admire Buck?
What is the main internal and external conflict of The Call of the Wild and their outcomes?
What mix of breeds was Buck in The Call of the Wild by Jack London?
Why is the team sold by Francois and Perrault and to whom are they sold in The Call of the Wild? Basically, why is the team sold by Francois and Perrault, and who is it sold to?
In The Call of the Wild why is the first chapter called "Into the Primitive?"
What are examples of Buck using his instincts in his time in the wild?
How did Buck show love for John Thornton in The Call of the Wild?
In The Call of the Wild, what does the man in the red sweater teach Buck?
What is the importance of "patience in the wild" in The Call of the Wild?
In Chapter Four of "Call of The Wild" in the last paragraph, the dogs knew what had happened behind the river trees. But what happened? It clearly states that "whips were snapped and bells tinkled merrily, the sleds churned along the trail; but Buck knew, and every dog knew, what had taken place behind the belt of river trees" But how would you figure out what happened behind the river trees.
In The Call of the Wild, author Jack London shows Buck to have human qualities, thoughts and behaviors. Find an example of this in the book and show how the example makes Buck appear to be "like human."
How does London create suspense in the scene in which Buck pulls the thousand-pound load?
In Jack London's novel The Call of the Wild, compare and contrast Buck and Spitz's leadership.
What lessons did Buck learn in chapter two of Call of the Wild?
What are the differences and similarities between the book and film versions of The Call of the Wild?
How does the narrator show that Buck is becoming more like his wild, untamed ancestors?
Refer to several details in the first paragraph of chapter 3, “The Dominant Primordial Beast,” to explain how Buck “destroyed the solidarity of the team.” Cite evidence that is directly stated in the text, and also make inferences to support your explanation. You must write in complete sentences and they should be detailed.
What man does Buck begin to see in the fire and why?
Give several details about Buck taking down the large bull moose. What did conquering this great beast represent to Buck?
In Chapter 3 of Call of the Wild, what did Francois make for Buck, out of what, and why?
What condition were the dogs in when they arrived at Skagway from Dawson in The Call of the Wild by Jack London? Why?
How does John Thornton's death affect Buck? Buck tragically loses his good friend, John Thornton. What happens to Thornton and his partners and how does Thornton's death affect Buck's future?
What was Jack London's point of view in "The Other Animals"?
What is the moral of The Call of the Wild by Jack London?
What is the yellow metal found in the arctic darkness in The Call of the Wild?
What does Buck find when he returns to camp after killing the moose? Why do the Yeehats consider Buck an Evil Spirit?
What is the falling action in The Call of the Wild?
What is the moral of the book "The Call of the Wild"?
In The Call of the Wild, how does Buck adapt to his environment and ultimately dominate it?
What makes John Thorton "the ideal master"? How was he different from all of Buck's former masters?
How does Buck create mutiny among the team of dogs in Call of the Wild?
Why was Thornton camping alone in The Call of the Wild and why was he the ideal master?
What was Buck's life like with Judge Miller?
What would Buck eat for his daily rations?
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