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Call Of The Wild Vocabulary Quiz

In the novel’s context, what does “savage” mean?

Kind and obedient

Fierce and untamed

Weak and harmless

Bored and lazy

None

What does “domesticated” denote about Buck’s early life?

Wild and beyond control

Tamed and adapted to humans

Strong but disobedient

Old and exhausted

None

What does “celerity” describe in the sled team’s movement?

Strength and power

Stubbornness and resistance

Calmness and quietness

Swiftness and speed

None

What does “insidious” mean in Buck’s adaptation to the wild?

Clearly beneficial and safe

Physically exhausting and painful

Emotionally comforting

Subtly harmful or treacherous

None

In “vicarious pain,” what does “vicarious” mean?

Experienced through another person

Caused by direct contact

Ignored or unnoticed

Felt only once

None

What does “metamorphosis” capture in Buck’s arc?

A fading memory

A short rest

A brief mistake

A complete transformation

None

What does “inexorable” mean about the Yukon cold?

Gentle and forgiving

Impossible to stop or resist

Easily changed

Weak and temporary

None

What does “retrogression” signify for Buck’s transformation?

A loss of eyesight

A return to a primitive state

An advance toward civilization

A sudden burst of intellect

None

What does “obdurate” mean when said of a driver or dog?

Kind and forgiving

Honest and fair

Curious and uncertain

Hard-hearted and unyielding

None

In camp conflicts, what is a “provocation”?

A sign of affection

A symbol of peace

Something that causes anger

A statement of agreement

None

What does “primordial” most nearly mean as used in the novel?

Modern and recent

Weak and unimportant

Harsh and cruel

Ancient and original

None

What does “placid” describe in a rare calm moment?

Confused and unsure

Excited and restless

Angry and violent

Calm and peaceful

None

What does “docile” mean of an animal’s temperament?

Fierce and unpredictable

Aggressive and wild

Easily managed or trained

Lazy and bored

None

In the narrative, what does “instinct” mean?

Natural inborn behavior

Random guess

Forced reaction

Learned classroom lesson

None

What does “covert” mean of stealthy movement?

Open and obvious

Loud and aggressive

Weak and passive

Hidden or secret

None

What does “formidable” mean of a rival dog?

Inspiring fear or respect

Calm and submissive

Lazy and harmless

Weak and clumsy

None

What does “wrath” convey during confrontations?

Deep regret

Mild amusement

Intense anger or rage

Quiet sadness

None

What does “avarice” mean in the Gold Rush context?

A feeling of fear

A habit of charity

A sense of fairness

Extreme greed for wealth

None

What does “vitality” refer to in descriptions of Buck?

Energy and life force

Sadness and fatigue

Clever trickery

Fear and hesitation

None

What does “daunted” mean before a brutal run?

Made afraid or discouraged

Unaware of danger

Excited by risk

Motivated to succeed

None

What does “transient” mean about a makeshift camp?

Permanently settled

Remaining forever

Deeply rooted

Lasting a short time

None

What does “resilient” mean of Buck after hardship?

Able to recover quickly

Ignorant of danger

Unable to adapt

Always dependent

None

What does “valiant” mean when praising a brave act?

Weak and fearful

Courageous and determined

Careless and foolish

Cautious and timid

None

What does “forlorn” describe in a desolate scene?

Busy and chaotic

Happy and energetic

Sad and abandoned

Bright and hopeful

None

What does “miserly” mean when said of a prospector?

Loud and rude

Generous and kind

Lazy and indifferent

Stingy and ungenerous

None

What does “dominant” mean when describing Buck’s behavior?

Being injured or sick

Showing fear or obedience

Acting playfully and carelessly

Exercising control or authority

None

On the trail, what does “peril” mean?

Serious danger or risk

Sudden excitement

Cold indifference

Bitter disappointment

None

What does “eloquent” mean when describing a man’s words?

Quiet and shy

Fluent and persuasive

Harsh and blunt

Unclear and confused

None

What does “monotonous” describe about long marches?

Dull and repetitive

Sudden and violent

Loud and chaotic

Beautiful and inspiring

None

What does “intangible” mean when applied to Buck’s instincts?

Large and obvious

Strong and unbreakable

Dangerous and loud

Not touchable or visible

None

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