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Quiz about The Call Of The Wild Jack London

'The Call Of The Wild' - Jack London Quiz

This is a quiz about 'The Call Of The Wild', a book written by Jack London.

A multiple-choice quiz by Rain_Cat. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Rain_Cat

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
280,245

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
822

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. What are the names of the two main sled drivers? Hint

Jasper and Horris

Perrault and Francois

Jack and Dean

Mr. Chisel and Mr. Horfk

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why were thousands of men rushing into the Northland? Hint

To find gold

To go sledding

To steal dogs

They were actually rushing to the Southern lands

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did Buck like to do with the Judge's daughters? Hint

Go for walks

Practice herding

Chase balls

Play wrestling games

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where does Buck live at the beginning of the story? Hint

In Brisbane

In the Santa Clara Valley

In Toronto

In the wild

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the dog who is too weak to pull the sled anymore? Hint

Donald

Daniel

Dave

Duke

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Question 6 of 10

6. Buck was given a test. This test was to see whether he could start a thousand pounds by himself, and walk off with it for a hundred yards. Buck failed to do this.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. At the start of the book, how old is Buck? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who does Buck live with close to the end of the book? Hint

Jack Valighon

Billy Hoskytill

Ben Likentin

John Thornton

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Question 9 of 10

9. What animal does Buck kill close to the the end of the book? Hint

A deer

A moose

A rabbit

An ox

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Question 10 of 10

10. What becomes of Buck at the very end of the book? Hint

He dies

He joins a wolf pack

He lives with his beloved owner for the rest of his days

He continues doing what he loves; pulling the sled

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the names of the two main sled drivers?

Answer: Perrault and Francois

Buck notices that Francois whips the dogs less frequently than Perrault.

2. Why were thousands of men rushing into the Northland?

Answer: To find gold

The men were looking for heavy, strong dogs with long-haired coats to pull their sleds.

3. What did Buck like to do with the Judge's daughters?

Answer: Go for walks

Buck liked to escort the Judge's daughters on long twilight or early morning rambles.

4. Where does Buck live at the beginning of the story?

Answer: In the Santa Clara Valley

Buck lived in a big house in the Santa Clara Valley.

5. What is the name of the dog who is too weak to pull the sled anymore?

Answer: Dave

He refuses to be left behind, and follows the sled. The next morning he is shot.

6. Buck was given a test. This test was to see whether he could start a thousand pounds by himself, and walk off with it for a hundred yards. Buck failed to do this.

Answer: False

The sled drivers had even bet money on Buck, and prayed that he would succeed. He did.

7. At the start of the book, how old is Buck?

Answer: 4

Buck had lived in the Santa Clara Valley for the whole four years of his life.

8. Who does Buck live with close to the end of the book?

Answer: John Thornton

Buck enjoys it when his owner, John Thornton, shakes him back and forth and lovingly curses him.

9. What animal does Buck kill close to the the end of the book?

Answer: A moose

Buck guards it for days, not allowing it to eat or drink, until he is finally able to kill it with ease.

10. What becomes of Buck at the very end of the book?

Answer: He joins a wolf pack

The Yeehats tell of a ghost dog that runs at the head of the pack (this is Buck). They are afraid of this dog. They also notice a change in the colouration of timber wolves, as some are seen with splashes of brown on their head or muzzle, or with a rift of white down their chest.

Source: Author Rain_Cat

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