Buck Chapter 5
What does Buck do when Hal hits him?
He lays down and won’t get up.
What does Buck do when Thornton falls in the river?
He jumps in to save him.
What do Hal, Charles, and Mercedes do wrong?
They bring too much stuff and don’t care for the dogs.
How does Thornton treat Buck?
He’s kind and loving.
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206 bones.
What does Buck’s behavior show in chapter 5?
He’s done being treated badly.
What big thing does Buck do for Thornton?
He pulls a heavy sled to win a bet.
Why can’t the dogs pull the sled well?
They’re too tired and hungry.
What game does Buck play with Thornton?
Play-fighting.
What’s the only letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name?
Q.
Who stops Hal from hurting Buck?
John Thornton.
How does Buck feel about Thornton?
He loves and trusts him.
What does Mercedes refuse to leave behind?
Her extra clothes and things.
What does Buck start doing alone?
Explores the forest.
What’s the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus.
How does Buck stay alive?
He refuses to cross the thin ice.
What wild animal does Buck meet?
A wolf.
What does Thornton say about the ice?
It’s too thin and dangerous.
What wild habits come back to Buck?
Hunting and howling.
How many time zones are there in the world?
24.
What shape is Buck in when Thornton finds him?
He’s hurt, starving, and weak.
What wild feeling grows in Buck?
He wants to live free in the wild.
What happens to Hal, Charles, and Mercedes?
They fall into the ice and die.
Why does Buck like Thornton’s camp?
It’s safe, quiet, and full of love.
What’s the national animal of Scotland? (Hint it’s mythical)
The unicorn.