1. London's novel White Fang narrates the journey of a wild dog that becomes domesticated. Compare White Fang with The Call of the Wild. Which book do you favor? Provide reasons for your preference.

2. Compose a report on the Klondike gold rush of 1897. Describe how this gold rush was distinct from the California gold rush of 1849.

3. Robert Service, a renowned poet, wrote ballads about the Yukon during the same period Jack London was crafting essays and fiction. Read some of Service's poetry and compare the perspectives of the two writers on the arctic wilderness.

4. For centuries, Eskimos in Alaska and the Yukon have adapted to their harsh environment. How has modern civilization threatened their environment and way of life? Refer to magazines and newspapers for recent articles on this topic.

5. William Golding's novel The Lord of the Flies (1954) also explores the theme of regression in a wild setting. Read Golding's novel. Do you consider it to be more pessimistic or more optimistic than The Call of the Wild? Explain your reasoning.