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Who was Buck's first owner?
Judge Miller
What historical event is happening as a back drop of this novel?
Klondike Gold Rush
This character is described as "friendly, in a treacherous sort of way"
Spitz
Give one example of Buck's insubordination.
Possible Answers:
Mutiny / Turning other dogs against Spitz
Intervening when he disciplines other dogs
Buck was spoiled by his first family. By the end of the movie, he was not spoiled, but had earned every scar by working hard. If Buck could choose, which life would he prefer and why?
The author says Buck loves his wild life, which he would never have had if he stayed spoiled.
Define revelation
A sudden or dramatic realization of something
What is the example of treachery in the first chapter?
How does Francois help Buck's feet?
Gives him part of his moccasins.
Why does Buck lay down and refuse to go across the river with Hal's sled?
Buck was willing to die by being beaten to death then lead the other dogs onto thin ice and certain death.
Possible Answers:
Buck getting in touch with his ancestors or more primitive side.
Give one example that demonstrates Buck is a strong leader.
Possible answers:
Disciplines other dogs to keep them in line
They listen to his commands
The discord underneath Spitz came to a stop when Buck took over
He was almost got whipped to death to spare the lives of the dogs who were about to go in to the ice
Define vigor
effort, energy, or enthusiasm
Explain the Law of Club and Fang
Possible Answers:
Be more cunning
Do whatever it takes to survive / self-preservation
Only fight when when necessary
The man with the club always has power
Define perpetual
Never changing; constant
What nickname to the Yeehats give to Buck?
The Great Evil Spirit
Why do you think Jack London named this book The Call of the Wild?
Because throughout the book, as Buck becomes less a city-dog and more of a primal dog, he feels the urges to become more wolf-like.
What is one character trait for Mercedes?
Answers will vary
What is Ms. Ashworth's favorite candy?
What is Manuel's treachery?
He steals and sells Buck to pay off his gambling debts
What happened to the Yeehats that attacked Buck's camp?
They were hunted by Buck and killed.
What drives Buck to attack Spitz the first time?
He was in Buck's sleeping nest
What does the Timber Wolf possibly symbolize to Buck?
Answers will vary
The wolf possibly represents Buck's inner desire to be free; the wolf shows up when Buck is having inner turmoil, stuck between wanting to stay loyal to Thornton and wanting to be free.
What happened to Dave?
He refused to leave the traces even though he was in poor health, so he was put down.
He has more experience
Buck has a revelation at the beginning of the novel; what is it?
Possible answers:
He realizes that will never beat the man with a club
Might makes right
The one with the most power has the most control
Yeehats
What happened to Buck at the end of the book?
Buck lived the rest of his life in the wilderness, with the wolves.
He kills Curly
What is the purpose of Buck undermining Spitz's authority?
So the team will see as an ineffective leader