Perseverance and Rising to the Challenge: The Call of the Wild — Quiz
Question 5 • M/J Language Arts 3 Advanced
Read this excerpt from The Call of the Wild by Jack London. Here was neither peace, nor rest, nor a moment's safety. All was confusion and action, and every moment life and limb were in peril. There was imperative need to be constantly alert; for these dogs and men were not town dogs and men. What does the excerpt reveal about the setting of the story?
Answer
A
The overpopulation causes disputes.
B
The lack of civilization is a persistent danger.
C
The hazardous equipment poses difficulty.
D
The demanding schedule requires heavy labor.
Explanation
The excerpt describes constant confusion, danger, and the need to stay alert because the dogs and men are not in a town setting. This suggests they are in a rough, uncivilized environment where safety and order are lacking. So the setting presents a persistent danger, matching “The lack of civilization is a persistent danger.”
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