Characters
A cunning and aggressive sled dog who is the leader. He is a key rival to Buck.
Spitz
This happens at the beginning of the story, because Manuel needs money for gambling.
Buck is kidnapped.
The Santa Clara Valley is important because...
it is where Buck is from
smart, clever
cunning
This is the main theme shown by the rivalry between Buck and Spitz.
The struggle for mastery
Buck's original owner, a wealthy and compassionate judge in California. He symbolizes Buck's life before he is thrust into the harsh realities of the wilderness.
Judge Miller
This happens in chapter 2, and it leads Buck to understand the "law of club and fang".
Buck is beaten by the man in the red sweater.
The Yukon Territory in Canada is important because...
It is the place where Buck and the other dogs are going.
sad, depressed, gloomy, unhappy
sullen
These two "weapons" symbolize power, authority, and mastery
Club and Fang
A friendly Newfoundland dog who befriends Buck at the beginning of his journey but tragically meets a violent end at the hands of the other sled dogs.
Curly
This happens many times on the long journey to Dawson, because the conditions on the river are very difficult.
The dogs fall through the ice.
In chapter 3, the dog team is on their way to this city.
Dawson
The fight between Buck and Spitz was _____.
inevitable
______ is a symbol of man's desire to be rich and wealthy.
Gold
French-Canadian dispatchers who initially own Buck and put him to work as a sled dog. They are skilled at handling sled dogs and are part of Buck's journey in the harsh wilderness.
Francois and Perrault
This happens in chapter 3, and it is the beginning of the fighting between Buck and Spitz.
Spitz takes Buck's sleeping spot (nest).
What are two words used to describe the North country where Buck is taken?
ancient, chaotic, wild, savage, primordial
The word primordial means...
existing from the beginning of time
The theme of "struggle for mastery" is shown through Francois and Perrault's struggle with _____.
The environment, The natural world
This dog goes crazy in chapter 3.
Dolly
This happens after Buck and Spitz's first fight, and leads to the dogs being hurt and having no food.
A pack of wild, mad dogs attacks their camp.
In Chapter 3, the dog team needs to cross this river.
The Thirty Mile River
Buck feels ____ when he is chasing the rabbit.
ecstacy
The sled and the traces (ropes that connect the dogs together), likely symbolizes...
teamwork and pride in doing work