Direct and Indirect Characterization in The Call of the Wild
Question 8 • *NBHS FL-1001070-M/J Language Arts 3 A
Read this excerpt from The Call of the Wild.Buck felt vaguely that there was no depending upon these two men and the woman. They did not know how to do anything, and as the days went by it became apparent that they could not learn. . . .. . . Not only did they not know how to work dogs, but they did not know how to work themselves.
Answer
A
Hal and Charles do not demand as much work from the dog team.
B
Hal and Charles do not need to learn as much about taking care of the dogs.
C
Hal and Charles are not nearly as experienced or hardworking.
D
Hal and Charles are not nearly as relaxed or carefree.
Explanation
Buck observes that Hal and Charles cannot manage the dogs and cannot even manage their own work. This shows they lack experience and are not hardworking or capable, which matches “not nearly as experienced or hardworking.” The excerpt does not suggest that they demand less work from the dogs or are relaxed and carefree.
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