Vocabulary #1
Characters
Plot
Vocabulary #2
Potpouri
100
hatchet
What is a small short-handled ax?
100
He steals Buck because he needed money for his family and gambling?
Who is Manuel?
100
What did Buck learn after he was taken off the train in Seattle? A. He would get a reward if he was violent. B. He was good at finding food. C. He had no chance against a man with a club
C. He had no chance against a man with a club
100
instincts
natural abilities or inclinations
100
How did Buck earn John Thornton one thousand dollars? A. All by himself, Buck ran faster than 10 dogs. B. He pulled a sled loaded with a thousand pounds for 100 yards. C. He uncovered and returned a sled of much needed medical supplies.
B. He pulled a sled loaded with a thousand pounds for 100 yards.
200
Orchard
Land for growing fruit trees
200
Who is Judge Miller?
Buck's original owner
200
How was Buck tricky in his fight to the death with Spitz? A. He faked being hurt & pushed Spitz in a hole. B. He faked an attack on Spitz’ shoulder, then broke his legs with his jaws!
B. He faked an attack on Spitz’ shoulder, then broke his legs with his jaws!
200
Harness
Straps used to attach an animal to a vehicle
200
Buck would often hear a call coming from the forest when he was: A. watching John Thornton pan for gold. B. riding a raft down the river. C. by the fire dreaming of cavemen.
C. by the fire dreaming of cavemen.
300
savage
What is extreme or violent in nature?
300
Charles, Hal and Mercedes were called this term.
What is "Tenderfeet"?
300
Which event did NOT happen? A. The sled team averaged 40 miles a day for 14 day B. The team rescued Francois from a crevasse? C. The sled team got its teamwork back
B. The team rescued Francois from a crevasse?
300
ancestors
What are people from whom one is descended? your great-great-great grandparents...
300
Nearly at the end of the book, Buck allow anger to take over reason for the last time when he... A. saw Hans and Pete planning to rob Thornton B. attacked a gunman who was threatening the sled team. C. found Skeet and Nig being attacked by wolves D. saw Indians dancing around Thornton's burning lodge
D. saw Indians dancing around Thornton's burning lodge
400
stagger
What is to move unsteadily, go from side to side?
400
This is the person who loved Buck and Buck loved back. Buck was very loyal to this person.
Who is John Thornton?
400
Why did Buck not move even when Hal used a whip on him?
He was weak and he sensed trouble on the route his master wanted him to take. The ice was too thin!
400
forelegs
What are the front two paws of a four footed animal?
400
What did the Indians tell of a Ghost Dog that ran at the head of a pack of wolves? A. We will be killed by the Ghost Dog! B. Beware, This one has cleverness and cunning greater than ours! C. We will forever honor this Great Ghost Dog and have a yearly festival in his honor!
B. Beware, This one has cleverness and cunning greater than ours!
500
torment
What is to harass, torture, or bother excessively
500
This is the protagonist of the story.
Who is Buck?
500
Why was Buck famous all over Alaska? A. He saved Thornton from an attack by Black Burton B. He rescued a small girl from the water. C. He fought off a coyote attack
A. He saved Thornton from an attack by Black Burton
500
dawn
What is the early morning or beginning of day time?
500
Will you do your best to pass the AR test on The Call Of The Wild?
Yes, of course, Mrs. Howell!
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