Vocab
What means "more than necessary; extra"?
Superfluous
Who is Buck?
Main protagonist, a strong St. Bernard/Scotch shepherd mix
Name one theme of the book
Survival, loyalty, nature vs civilization, instinct
What means "with doubt or suspicion"?
Dubiously
Why is Buck sold to the North?
Men need strong dogs for sled teams during the gold rush.
Explain "survival of the fittest"
Survival of the fittest means only the strongest or smartest survive harsh conditions.
What word means "the ability to recover from difficulties"?
Resilience
What happens when the ice breaks?
It causes a sled crash and death (nature's power, and man's failure).
How does loyalty appear in the story?
Loyalty is shown in Buck's devotion to Thornton despite the wild calling him.
Name a synonym for "Forlorn"
Sad, lonely, etc
Who saves Buck from Hal's abuse?
John Thornton
What does "the call of the wild" represent?
Define "Primeval"
Relating to the earliest ages; ancient.
How does Buck win the bet for Thornton?
Buck pulls a heavy sled, showing strength and loyalty
How does Buck's identity change throughout the story?
He changes from a tame pet to a wild leader of a wolf pack, embracing his true nature.