Characters
Who is the main Character in "The Call of the Wild"?
Who is Buck
What is a central theme of "The Call of the Wild"?
What is survival of the fittest or Nature vs. Man
What event leads to Buck being sold into the dog sled team?
Name the dog that becomes Buck's rival in the story.
Who is Spitz
How does the theme of nature vs. Nurture play out in bucks journey?
What is Bucks transformation from domestic dog to a wild animal.
Describe the setting where Buck first learns to adapt to his new lide?
What is the Yukon Wilderness.
Who is the man that initially owns Buck?
Who is John Thornton.
What does Buck's Journey symbolize in terms of change?
What is the journey from civilization to primal instincts.
What significant event marks Buck's final transformation into a wild animal?
What is answering the Call of the Wild
Which character represents the harsh realities of nature and survival?
Who is Manuel.
How does the theme loyalty manifest throughout the story?
What is Buck's Loyalty to his pack and to John Thornton.
How does Buck save John Thornton's life?
By pulling him out of the river.
Describe the relationship between Buck and the man in the red sweater.
What is a relationship based on domination and submission.
Discuss how the theme of individualism is presented in the story?
What is Bucks development into an individual who follows his instincts rather than human commands.
Summarize Bucks journey from his comfortable home to becoming the leader of the pack?
What is Buck's evolution from domesticated dog to wild instinct that result in him leading the pack.