Chapter 1
Who is the main character of the story?
Buck
Where does Buck find himself at the start of this chapter?
Alaska / Canada
Why are Spitz and Buck feuding?
They both want to be the lead dog
Who is the new leader of the pack?
Buck
Define: Calamity
a disaster
Where does the story begin?
Santa Clara Valley, California
Who is the lead dog of Buck's new pack?
Spitz
In the movie, Spitz is allowed to live. He is killed in the book.
How do the other dogs in the pack like their new leader?
Overall, they are positive and set new mushing records
Define: Hydrophoby
"Fear of water" / rabbis
Who is Buck's original owner?
Judge Miller
What are the names of Buck's new owners?
Perrault and François
What thing do Buck and Spitz both chase that leads to their final fight?
A rabbit
What are the "official orders" that come through?
Perrault and François have been fired / reassigned. Buck and the other dogs are sold.
Define: Malingerer
Lazy
Who kidnaps Buck?
Manuel
What job does Buck's new owners work?
Couriers / mail delivery
What thing in the sky does Buck enjoy howling at?
The Northern Lights / Aurora Borealis
Which dog suffered the most under the new ownership?
Dave
Define: Lugubriously
Slowly; under great stress
What is the name of the ship that transports Buck north?
The Narwhal
What is the name of the dog who was viciously attacked at the start of this chapter?
Curly
What does François make for Buck to help him pull the sled more easily?
Moccasins
What happens if a dog cannot keep up?
They are gotten rid of
What are the commands for "Right" and "Left" when mushing?
Right = "Gee"
Left = "Haw"