Make sure you've read the book before attempting to answer the questions. Print a copy of this assignment when you are finished.
Here's an excerpt to help with your review of the story.
The Call of the Wild
London, Jack
Readability: 7
Setting: Wilderness of Alaska
Age of Main Character: All ages of a dog.
"Buck was a strong sled dog and would be faithful to his master even if it meant keeping the other dogs in line. Spitz was Buck's problem. Spitz tried many times to get rid of Buck, but Buck was tough."
"One evening, Spitz was ready to fight. Spitz attacked Buck, but Buck leaped away, and Spitz just missed his throat. The two dogs were entangled and rolled in the snow, hoping to rid the world of the other. Buck's leg was slashed, but his eyes shone with a "do-or-die" light. Spitz had never lost a fight. Then Buck rushed Spitz again and again. Time after time Buck snapped at Spitz's throat. Each time Spitz escaped. Then Buck tried a trick."
All over the West, dogs were being stolen, sold, and sent to Alaska. Buck's experiences as a sled dog, his encounters with the law of club and fang, his deep love for John Thornton, and his answer to the call of the wlld make for interesting reading.
Questions:
1. What is the main theme of the story?
2. How did Buck happen to go to Alaska?
3. How did Alaskan dogs keep warm at night?
4. When a man broke through the ice, what saved him from drowning?
5. What is your reaction to the "Law of the North"?
