野性的呼唤( The call of the wild)习题及答案.doc

The Call of the Wild一、故事简介：从小生活在温室环境中的巴克被偷着拐卖到原始荒野当雪橇狗。残酷的现实触动了巴克由于人类文明的长久熏陶而向大自然回归的本能和意识。恶劣的生存环境锻炼了巴克，他在历练中不断成长最终通过战胜狗王斯匹茨而赢得了拉雪橇狗群中的头把交椅。当残暴的哈尔将巴克打得遗体鳞伤、奄奄一息时，约翰桑顿的解救让巴克感受到温暖并决定誓死效忠恩主，但恩主的遇害彻底打碎了巴克对于人类社会的留恋，从而促使巴克坚定决心，毅然走向荒野，回归自然。2、 考题1. The author of “The Call of the wild” is Jack London .2. ( D ）The main idea of the extracts above is probably that .A. It was not easy for Buck, a dog from the south, to live in the north.B. Buck, a dog from the south, began to learn lessons from the hard life in the north.C. Some people were evil enough to steal dogs and sell them for moneyD. Buck, a dog from the south, was explosed to harsh environment in the north.3. （ B）What kind of dog did the gold-seeker want? They wanted .A. Heavy dogs B. strong long-haired dogsC. Small dogs with furry coatsD. Fierce dogs good at fighting4. （ B ）Manuel stole and sold Buck because .A. he needed money to support his familyB. he spent more than he earnedC. Judge Miller was cruel to himD. Buck bit and hated him5. （ D ）The fat man cruelly beat Buck with a club to .A. make him unconsciousB. punish himC. kill him for his rageD. make him obey6. （B）During the imprisonment on the train, Buck was desperate for .A. food B. drink C. a blanket D. friends7. （ C ）Where did dogs sleep in the cold winter? They slept .A. in the campB. near the fireC. under the snowD. in the forest8. （ C ）How many huskies were there in the team of nine dogs?A. Eight B. Seven C. Six D. Five9. （ C ）The huskies from a nearby Indian village came to the camp .A. to fight with the team dogsB. to watch the flight between Buck and SpitzC. to look for food D. to growl with each other10. （ C ）The indian dogs that attacked the team of Perrault and Francois can be said to be all of the following but .A. bony and skinny B. wild and war-likeC. strong and fairD. hungry and crazy11. （ D ）Buck soon learned that Perrault and Francois .A. were as bad as the fat man who hit him with a clubB. liked him as much as Mr. Miller didC. only knew how to make dogs work for themD. were fair and honest men12. （ B ）Francois made four little shoes for Buck because .A. Buck worked the hardestB. Bucks feet were not hard enough yetC. Buck was Francois favourite dogD. Buck asked for them insistently13. （ B ）Why is Buck a dangerous rival to Spitz? Because .A. Buck is largerB. Buck is more intelligentC. Buck is more patientD. Buck is more cruel14. （ B ）During the first part of the flight, .A. Spitz suffered from serious woundsB. Buck was too eager to attack wiselyC. Buck was untouchedD. Spitz ran away for fear15. （ A ）Buck won the battle for survival because of his .A. imaginationB. strenghthC. experienceD. courage16. Bucks trying to be the new lead-dog proves all that is in his nature except D .A. Intelligent B. ambition C. hard work D. timidness17. （ B ）What made Dave happy? .A. Eating his portion of foodB. Being in harnessC. Spending the night in the snowD. Becoming the leader of the dog team18. （ B ）After the gamble, Thornton and his partners traveled in the wilderness .A. with a lot of food B. in search of an old gold mineC. steadily day after dayD. with a mapped destination19. ( C )At the end of their wandering, they found .A. the lost gold mine B. fifty pounds of gold dustC. a valley rich in goldD. a treasure island20. （ C ）Buck cornered a wolf many times .A. to frighten himB. to fight with himC. to make friends with him D. to pay tricks on him21. （ A ）A moose could kill his enemy with .A. its horns and hoofsB. its heavy weightC. its patienceD. its intelligence22. （ A ）The Yeehats used as their weapons.A. arrows B. guns C. knives D. sleds23. The authors purpose in telling this story is to .A. reveal some peoples cruelty to animalsB. remind us of the contribution of dogs in the exploitation of the northC. point out that dogs can also be good workersD. demonstrate how dogs, like humans, learn to adapt themselves to a new life24. What do you know about dogs? Use some words to describe them.Carnivorous, Friendly, Dangerous, Useful, Intelligent, Loyal, Faithful, Domesticated, Strong.25. What country does Alaska belong to?The USA.26. Where is Alaska located?In the north west of Canada.27. What is the climate like?It is very cold and often snows heavily in winter.28. What wild animals live there?Polar bears, brown bears, wolves, eagles and foxes.29. Who were the first inhabitants of Alaska?The first inhabitants of Alaska arrived from Asia during the Ice Age.30. Why did Alaska suddenly became famous at the end of the 19th century?People discovered gold there.31. How did Buck feel when he saw the rope around his neck was given to a stanger?He was angry.32. Whats the introduction into the world of primitive law?Obeying the man with the club.33. How was Buck taken from South California to the north?First by train and then by ship.34. What did Buck mean by“fair play”?Respect and treat each other in a decent way.35. What lessons did he learn to help him survive?He learned how to dig a hole in the snow to keep warm while sleeping, how to behave while pulling the sled and how to steal food without being caught to avoid hunger.36. What type of men are Perrault and Francois?They are hard workers who are not afraid to take risks and determined to get their destination.37. What does Francois mean when he says:hell chew Spitz and spit him out on the snow?Francois thinks Buck will eventually defeat Spitz.38. Why was Buck called the primitive beast?Because he used his primitive instincts to win the fight.39. How did the men feel when they knew that Spitz was dead?They were not surprised and thought there wouldnt be trouble in the team anymore.40. What did Francois and Perrault think about Buck? Why?They thought that Buck was very good because he knew how to make the dog team work well.41. What did Buck dream about?Buck dreamed about a primitive man.42. What was the earlier world that Buck dreamed of?The earlier world was a world thousands of years ago.43. Who was the short, hairy man?The short, hairy man was a primitive man.44. Why was this world important to Buck?This world was important to Buck because by following his instincts he was getting closer and closer to an older and more promitive way of life.45. What happened to Dave?Dave got ill and was shot to death.46. What were Bucks new owners like?Bucks new owners were two men and a woman. The men were out of place and the woman was unhelpful. They were unorganised.47. Both men were clearly out of place, and why people like them had come to the north was a mystery. What does the italicized part out of place mean?They were not suitable and incapable.48. Why couldnt the dogs move the sled though they pulled hard?Because the sled was frozen to the ground.49. Why was it inevitable that Charles and Hal were certain to fail?They lacked experience in mastering dogs as well as the surrounding. Whats more, they always disagreed with each other on everything.50. What does the phrase dead tired mean?Extremely tired.51. Why did the food of the team go short?Because they lacked order, discipline, and careful calculation.52. What happened to Dub?Hal shot him with his pistol.53. What kind of person was Mercedes?Changeable, timid, sympathetic.54. What happened to Billie?Hal killed him with an axe.55. Whats Thorntons reaction to their question? Why?Short and cold answers. Because he knew they wouldnt follow his advice.56. What did Hal do when Buck refused to advance?He whipped and clubbed Buck cruelly.57. What did Buck sense when he refused to go?Danger close at hand.58. What happened to the team?They all fell into the river and disappeared.59. How has Buck changed from the start of the story?Buck has learnt how to survive in any situation.60. What kind of dog is he now?He is strong and intelligent with a highly developed survival instinct.61. Why did Buck attack Black Burton?Because Burton punched Thornton unexpectedly.62. Why did Buck love his master so much?Because Thornton understood and loved him.63. In the gamble, which side did most people support?Mathewsons side against Thornton.64. What is the mysterious thing that called?It is Bucks natural instinct calling to him.65. How did Buck feel when he ran with his wild brother?Happy.66. Why did Buck decide to leave the wolf?Because he didnt want to leave Thornton.67. On entering the forest, what did Buck become?A wild thing.68. What changed in Buck now? Why?Buck no longer felt the need to stay in civilised society as Thornton was dead. He was free to become wild.69. Who was the Ghost Dog?Buck.70. How did Buck gradually change from a peaceful household pet into a wild beast who returned to the forest?Buck, a pet dog, was stolen and sold to be a sled dog in the north. In the hostile environment, Buck learnt how to survive in dealing with different masters and dogs. At last, Buck lived with his wild brothers in the forest.71. What things did Buck learn in his first few days in Alaska?Buck learned how to survive.72. What is the significance of Spitz in the story?Spitz was Bucks antagonist in the story. In order to defeat Spitz, Buck became cunning and fierce.73. What was the problem with Bucks feet, and how did Francois solve it?Bucks feet were soft and Francois made little shoes for him.74. What did the Huskies do at nine, twelve and three oclock each night in Dawson?Why is this important in Bucks development?The huskies howled at these times. This helped Buck get in touch with his primitive side.75. What helped Bucks team break the record on the way back from Dawson with Francois and Perrault?They made the record run because the weather conditions were good.76. What trick did Buck use to beat Spitz in the final fight?Buck pretended he was going to jump and bite in the usual place but at least minute he attacked Spitz a different way.77. When Buck lay by the fire who and what did he dream about? How is this connected to the title of the book?Buck dreamt of an ancient primitive world and a man living in that world. His dream represents the Wild in the title of the book.78. Who bought Buck and his team when they got back to Skaguay? What were these men like?Two men from the States bought Buck and the team. They lacked order and discipline. The men did not know how to do anything.79. How does Buck come to live with John Thornton?John Thornton saw Hal hitting Buck and he intervened and saved him.80. Who does Buck meet in the forest? What do they do together?He meets a wolf and they run through the forest together.81. What happens at the camp while Buck is away?The camp is attacked by Yeehat Indians and all the men are killed.82. What does Buck do in the end?In the end Buck becomes wild.83. Trace the changes Buck makes throughout the story. What is he like at the beginning? What is he like at the end?At the start of the book Buck is strong and good-natured. He belongs to Judge Miller and has an easy and comfortable life. At the end of the book he has developed his survival instinct to the full and has returned to the primitive world.84. How does Buck react when he sees