Plot & Conflict
Where does Buck live at the beginning of the novel?
What is Judge Miller’s home in California?
Who is the main character of the novel?
Who is Buck?
What theme is shown through Buck learning to survive?
What is survival?
What is self-management?
What is controlling emotions, behaviors, and reactions?
What should students consider before making decisions?
What is the consequences of their actions?
What event changes Buck’s life forever?
What is being kidnapped and sold as a sled dog?
Which dog becomes Buck’s main rival?
Who is Spitz?
What theme is connected to Buck’s loyalty to John Thornton?
What is friendship or loyalty?
Name one healthy coping skill for stress.
What is deep breathing, exercise, music, or talking to someone?
What is peer pressure?
What is influence from others to act a certain way?
What major conflict does Buck face in the Yukon?
What is surviving the harsh wilderness?
Which owner treats Buck with kindness and respect?
Who is John Thornton?
Which theme is shown through Buck returning to his instincts?
What is the call of nature/the wild?
Why is time management important for students?
What is it helps complete tasks and reduce stress?
What is one way to resist negative peer pressure?
What is saying no, walking away, or asking for help?
Why is the “law of club and fang” important?
What is it teaches Buck survival and strength?
What trait best describes Buck by the end of the novel?
What is strong, independent, or wild?
What lesson does the novel teach about adaptation?
What is living things must adapt to survive?
What should you do before reacting when angry?
What is pause and think?
Why is honesty important in decision-making?
What is it builds trust and responsibility?
How does Buck change throughout the story?
What is he transforms from a domesticated pet into a wild animal?
Why is John Thornton important to Buck?
What is he represents love, loyalty, and trust?
How does Buck’s journey support the theme of identity?
What is Buck discovers his true nature in the wild?
Why is perseverance important?
What is it helps people continue through challenges?
What makes a decision responsible?
What is it is safe, respectful, and considers others?