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Call of the Wild
Chapter Questions 1-4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What kind of dog is Buck? | Saint Bernard/Shepherd |
| What is unusual about the narration of this story? | Third person limited; through the eyes of buck |
| Explain why Buck is called the "undisputed master" of Judge Miller's place. | He is superior to the other dogs at the ranch and he thinks it is his realm |
| What is the setting of the novel? How does the gold rush affect the setting? | Santa Clara Valley California 1896; The setting changes to the Klondike which is between Alaska and Canada |
| Explain why Manual is referred to as an "undesirable acquaintance". | He knows him but ends up betraying by kidnapping |
| What caused Manual's downfall? | to gamble he had to have money |
| Describe the fight between Buck and the kidnapper. | Buck tried to attack but was thrown down to the ground and choked repeatedly. |
| What is denied Buck during the next two days? What is he determined to do? | He didn't eat or drink. He showed his anger and wrath for whoever first fell foul on him. He would never let anyone put a rope around his neck again. |
| Describe the interactions between Buck and the man in the red sweater. Where is he now? | Buck tries repeatedly to attack him but the man hits him with a hatchet and club. In an iron cage in Seattle, Washington; Buck submits and the man pats him on the head |
| Who are Buck's new owners? Where was he brought? | Perrault and Francois; North to the Yukon territory |
| Who was sold with Buck, and what other dogs did he meet? | Curly was sold with buck and the other dogs were Spitebergen and Dave |
| Explain what happened to Curly when she approached the husky in a friendly way. | Other Husky's jump in and had Curly dead (Curly's face was ripped open from eye to jaw.) |
| What did Buck learn from this experience? | That when you're down that's the end of it |
| How does Buck feel about Spritz? Why? | Buck hated him with a bitter and deathless hatred. Because he ran out of his tongue and laughed |
| How does Buck feel about hauling a sled? Why? | He thinks it is beneath him because he thinks he is an alpha. |
| Summarize how Buck learns to be a good sled dog? | Francois whips Dave's hip, and the growls of Spite |
| Who are the two new dogs? How are they different from each other? | Billie and Joe. Billie had excessive good nature while Joe was sour and introspective |
| How do the new dogs respond to Spritz's attack? | Billie wagged his tail appeasingly and Joe whirled around on his heels to face him. |
| Describe Sol-leks. What does Buck learn about him? | An old husky, long and lean and gaunt, with a battle scared face. Don't go on his blind side. |
| By the next day, three more dogs are added to the sled team. How many are there now? | total of nine |
| What job does Francois and Perrault have, and where is the team headed? | Perrault traveled ahead of the team, packing the snow; mail carriers headed to Dawson |
| What did Buck learn about eating with a dog sled team? | He didn't have enough to eat but they had the same and they were in good condition; Eat quick or it will be stolen |
| What did Buck mean when he thought, "So that was the way," Buck realizes. "No fair play." | At this point in the novel, Buck realizes his new world is based on survival of the fittest |
| Explain how the pattern of bullying found in this chapter is still evident in today's school system. Where else in society do these patters still exist? | In some public schools and high schools timid people are bullied but aggressive people avoid being bulled; sports teams and prisons. |
| Explain how the title of this chapter helps reinforce the idea of ancestral memories. | Because of Bucks dominance over the others he is learning his ancestral memories |
| What caused the fight between Buck and Spitz? What interrupted the fight? | Spitz was in Buck's sleeping hole. The hungry huskies invade camp |
| Why do you suppose Fracois encouraged Buck to fight Spitz? | He liked Buck better and the fight was inevitable. |
| Summarize the battle with the huskies. | They come in and knock over the food and attack the sled team. They realize they are outnumbered and retreat. |
| After the fight, what is Francois worried about? | That the huskies have rabies and they gave it to their dogs. |
| Why is the last four hundred miles of trail the most difficult? Explain | The lakes are partially melted. 1/2 of the food was gone and they couldn't have them fighting. |
| Explain what happened to Dolly. | She went mad and had to get put down. |
| Why did Spitz receive his biggest beating so far from Francois? Explain | Because Spitz had attacked Buck while seeing about Dolly. |
| Why is a fight to the death imminent for Spitz and Buck? Which sides are Francois and Perrault on? | They both have dominant alpha instincts. Francois - Buck Perrault - Spitz |
| Explain how Buck threatens Spitz's leadership. | He sides with the other dogs while Spitz was disciplining them. |
| Discuss what caused the final battle between Buck and Spitz | Buck was trying to catch a rabbit and Spitz killed it. |
| Explain how Buck used his imagination and intelligence to beat Spitz. | Spitz goes for him and Buck fakes his move and goes for the beg and breaks it |
| What is the matter with Dave? | He is sick and can't keep up with the sled team. |
| What motivated Buck to attack Sol-leks? | Sol-leks was in the lead spot where Buck should have been. |
| How does Sol-leks respond? | He showed plainly that he was afraid of Buck. |
| How did Buck respond when Francois came back with a club? | He circled just beyond the range of the club, snarling with bitterness and rage |
| Explain how Perrault settled the matter. | Tells Francois put the club down and puts Buck in the lead position. |
| Describe Buck's leadership abilities, and explain how he is superior to Spits. | Buck got the sled team to work fast. |
| Explain why the team was extremely popular once they arrive in Skaguay. | They averaged 40 miles a day and they were early. |
| Why did Perrault and Francois depart from the sled team? Who is the new commander? | They got orders to return home. A scotch half breed. |
| How did the new men connect to Buck's visions? | It reminded Buck of primitive times when humans lived in caves and used animal skins. |
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