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? The lack of civilization is a persistent danger. The demanding schedule requires heavy labor. The hazardous equipment poses difficulty. The overpopulation causes disputes.

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Lillianna Holder

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9 April, 23:53

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? The lack of civilization is a persistent danger. The demanding schedule requires heavy labor. The hazardous equipment poses difficulty. The overpopulation causes disputes.

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Clay Mcdonald · Answer 1

The option that seems to answer the question properly is: the lack of civilization is a persistent danger.

"The Call of the Wild" is a novel by Jack London in which the main character is a town dog, Buck. Buck is stolen from his comfortable home and has to learn how to survive as a sled-dog. The novel is all about the "survival of the fittest" idea. In an environment of constant danger and disputes over leadership and survival, Buck has to be constantly alert and able to learn.