Plot Twists & Character Shift🐾
R.1.1 – character development, setting, and plot
R.1.1 – character development, setting, and plot
In Chapter 1, how does the setting of Judge Miller’s estate contribute to Buck’s character at the beginning of the story?
A. It allows Buck to grow up spoiled and weak, unprepared for hardship.
B. It shows Buck’s life of comfort and pride before he is forced into the wild.
C. It demonstrates Buck’s training as a sled dog before moving to Alaska.
D. It explains Buck’s loyalty to Thornton, which never changes throughout the novel.
B. It shows Buck’s life of comfort and pride before he is forced into the wild.
Which theme is introduced when Buck is stolen from Judge Miller’s estate?
A. Loyalty always protects animals from betrayal.
B. The comforts of civilization are permanent and unchanging.
C. Survival often requires sudden adaptation to new circumstances.
D. Buck is destined to remain a pampered dog forever.
C. Survival often requires sudden adaptation to new circumstances.
How does Buck’s perspective change after his first encounter with the club?
A. He learns to fear humans completely.
B. He understands that humans with weapons hold power.
C. He becomes more loyal to Judge Miller.
D. He decides never to obey a human again.
B. He understands that humans with weapons hold power.
What central idea is introduced when Buck is first stolen and sold into the North?
A. Human greed and cruelty can quickly destroy comfort.
B. Dogs are always treated with kindness in the wilderness.
C. Buck remains loyal to Judge Miller forever.
D. Buck’s life will never change, no matter where he goes.What central idea is introduced when Buck is first stolen and sold into the North?
A. Human greed and cruelty can quickly destroy comfort.
B. Dogs are always treated with kindness in the wilderness.
C. Buck remains loyal to Judge Miller forever.
D. Buck’s life will never change, no matter where he goes.
A. Human greed and cruelty can quickly destroy comfort.
In Chapter 1, what does the “law of club and fang” symbolize?
A. The joy of living in comfort.
B. The authority and violence that control life in the wild.
C. The loyalty of sled dogs to their masters.
D. The friendship between Buck and Spitz.
B. The authority and violence that control life in the wild.
How does Buck’s encounter with the man in the red sweater influence the plot?
A. It causes Buck to mistrust dogs but stay loyal to humans.
B. It forces Buck to learn the “law of club” and adapt to survive in the North.
C. It shows that Buck is too stubborn to accept discipline from humans.
D. It makes Buck decide to escape and return to Judge Miller’s home.
B. It forces Buck to learn the “law of club” and adapt to survive in the North.
Which sentence best describes how the theme of leadership develops in the novel?
A. Buck immediately becomes the leader of the sled team.
B. Buck learns loyalty only after meeting John Thornton.
C. Buck gains strength and confidence by defeating Spitz and leading the pack.
D. Buck never challenges Spitz for leadership.
C. Buck gains strength and confidence by defeating Spitz and leading the pack.
How is Francois’s perspective on Buck different from the man in the red sweater’s perspective?
A. Francois views Buck with respect, while the man in the red sweater sees him only as an enemy to be beaten.
B. Francois ignores Buck completely, while the man in the red sweater praises him.
C. Francois views Buck as weak, while the man in the red sweater sees him as a leader.
D. Francois and the man in the red sweater both believe Buck is useless.
A. Francois views Buck with respect, while the man in the red sweater sees him only as an enemy to be beaten.
Which central idea is developed through Buck’s fight with Spitz?
A. Rivalry often ends in compromise.
B. Leadership comes only from obedience to humans.
C. Power and leadership must be earned through strength and determination.
D. Spitz allows Buck to lead because he respects him.
C. Power and leadership must be earned through strength and determination.
What does Buck’s howl in the final chapter symbolize?
A. His longing to return to Judge Miller’s home.
B. His complete transformation and connection to the wild.
C. His refusal to accept leadership of the wolf pack.
D. His loyalty to John Thornton even after his death.
B. His complete transformation and connection to the wild.
In Chapter 3, how does the ongoing conflict between Buck and Spitz drive the plot forward?
A. It causes Buck to submit to Spitz’s leadership, delaying his transformation.
B. It highlights Buck’s loyalty to Spitz and the harmony of the sled team.
C. It builds tension that leads to a fight for leadership, changing Buck’s role.
D. It distracts Buck from learning survival skills in the harsh wilderness.
C. It builds tension that leads to a fight for leadership, changing Buck’s role.
In Chapter 5, what theme is suggested by Buck’s struggle to continue pulling the overloaded sled?
A. Hardship reveals both human cruelty and animal endurance.
B. Buck must always obey humans, no matter the cost.
C. Success only comes from living in comfort.
D. The North is an easy environment for dogs to survive in.
A. Hardship reveals both human cruelty and animal endurance.
Which statement best describes how Spitz’s perspective of Buck influences the plot?
A. Spitz sees Buck as a rival, which leads to their final fight for leadership.
B. Spitz respects Buck’s strength, so he refuses to fight him.
C. Spitz avoids Buck and leaves him to lead the team.
D. Spitz supports Buck in defeating other sled dogs.
A. Spitz sees Buck as a rival, which leads to their final fight for leadership.
What central idea is shown through the relationship between Buck and John Thornton?
A. Loyalty and love can exist even in a harsh environment.
B. Humans never treat animals with kindness.
C. The wilderness destroys all trust between humans and animals.
D. Thornton does not care whether Buck lives or dies.
A. Loyalty and love can exist even in a harsh environment.
Which figurative phrase best reflects Buck’s internal transformation?
A. “The dominant primordial beast was strong in Buck.”
B. “He ate food from the hands of Judge Miller.”
C. “The camp was filled with laughter and cheer.”
D. “He ignored the pull of the wilderness.”
A. “The dominant primordial beast was strong in Buck.”
What is the most important way the setting of the Yukon impacts Buck’s development?
A. It forces Buck to rely on instincts, making him stronger and more resilient.
B. It allows Buck to continue enjoying the comforts of domestic life.
C. It shows Buck that survival depends only on loyalty to humans.
D. It prevents Buck from learning lessons from other dogs in the team.
A. It forces Buck to rely on instincts, making him stronger and more resilient.
Which two themes are most clearly connected by Buck’s transformation throughout the novel?
A. Friendship and humor
B. Instinct and survival
C. Wealth and luxury
D. Obedience and laziness
B. Instinct and survival
How does John Thornton’s perspective on Buck individualize his character compared to other humans?
A. Thornton views Buck as a loyal companion rather than just a work animal.
B. Thornton uses Buck only for wealth, like previous owners.
C. Thornton is harsher with Buck than Francois or Perrault.
D. Thornton ignores Buck’s potential for survival.
A. Thornton views Buck as a loyal companion rather than just a work animal.
Which central idea is revealed through Buck’s final decision to join the wolves?
A. Civilization is stronger than the wilderness.
B. True identity can only be found by returning to one’s instincts.
C. Loyalty to humans always outweighs natural instinct.
D. Buck rejects both humans and nature.
B. True identity can only be found by returning to one’s instincts.
How does London’s use of imagery in describing the Yukon wilderness contribute to meaning?
A. It emphasizes that survival depends on wealth and comfort.
B. It shows the cold and harsh setting that shapes Buck’s instincts.
C. It highlights the joy of living in a friendly environment.
D. It suggests that the wilderness is gentle and forgiving.
B. It shows the cold and harsh setting that shapes Buck’s instincts.
In Chapter 6, how does Buck’s relationship with John Thornton influence both character development and plot?
A. It weakens Buck by making him dependent on humans again.
B. It gives Buck a reason to remain civilized and ignore the wild.
C. It creates a bond of loyalty that motivates Buck to perform heroic acts.
D. It prevents Buck from fully developing his survival instincts in the wild.
C. It creates a bond of loyalty that motivates Buck to perform heroic acts.
Part A: Which theme is most strongly developed across Chapters 1–7?
A. Leadership and survival often require sacrifice.
B. Humans are always kinder than animals.
C. Buck never fully adapts to the wilderness.
D. Obedience is more important than strength.
Part B: Which quotation best supports the answer in Part A?
A. “He was beaten (he knew that); but he was not broken.” (Ch. 1)
B. “The dominant primordial beast was strong in Buck, and under the fierce conditions of trail life it grew and grew.” (Ch. 3)
C. “And when the long howl broke forth… it was answered by the howl of his brethren.” (Ch. 7)
D. “He was the pride of the camp… and when he pulled with all his strength, the sled started.” (Ch. 5)
Part A: A. Leadership and survival often require sacrifice.
Part B: B. "The dominant primordial beast was strong in Buck, and under the fierce conditions of trail life it grew and grew.” (Ch. 3)
Part A: What perspective does London develop through Buck’s view of the wilderness in Chapter 7?
A. The wilderness is frightening and must be avoided.
B. The wilderness is both dangerous and calling him toward his true identity.
C. The wilderness is unimportant to Buck’s growth.
D. The wilderness represents human civilization.
Part B: Which detail best supports the answer in Part A?
A. “He had killed man, the noblest game of all, and he had killed in the face of the law of club and fang.”
B. “And when the long howl broke forth… it was answered by the howl of his brethren.”
C. “In the summers there is one long, never-ending day, and in the winters it is one long, never-ending night.”
D. “His master’s voice was harsh with command, but Buck’s heart leaped to obey.”
Part A: B. The wilderness is both dangerous and calling him toward his true identity.
Part B: B. “And when the long howl broke forth… it was answered by the howl of his brethren.”
Part A: What is a central idea developed across The Call of the Wild?
A. Leadership is determined by loyalty to humans.
B. Instinct and adaptation are necessary for survival.
C. Comfort and wealth are the goals of all animals.
D. The wilderness is weaker than civilization.
Part B: Which quotation best supports this idea?
A. “He was beaten (he knew that); but he was not broken.” (Ch. 1)
B. “The dominant primordial beast was strong in Buck, and under the fierce conditions of trail life it grew and grew.” (Ch. 3)
C. “John Thornton is my ideal of what a dog-man should be.” (Ch. 6)
D. “Buck trotted up and down… sounding the deeps of his nature and of the parts of his nature that were deeper than he.” (Ch. 7)
Part A: B. Instinct and adaptation are necessary for survival.
Part B: B. “The dominant primordial beast was strong in Buck, and under the fierce conditions of trail life it grew and grew.” (Ch. 3)
Part A: What does Buck’s final choice to run with the wolves symbolize?
A. His rejection of survival and instinct.
B. His return to his true, primal identity.
C. His loyalty to Thornton even after death.
D. His punishment for leaving Judge Miller’s home.
Part B: Which line from the novel best supports this symbolism?
A. “He was the pride of the camp and the strongest of them all.”
B. “The song of the huskies was a dirge for those who died in the traces.”
C. “And when the long howl broke forth… it was answered by the howl of his brethren.”
D. “John Thornton was the only man Buck had ever loved.”
Part A: B. His return to his true, primal identity.
Part B: C. “And when the long howl broke forth… it was answered by the howl of his brethren.”