chapter 1
Why were men looking for big, strong dogs?
they needed them to pull sleds through the harsh conditions of the Klondike gold rush
. What happened to Curly?
death of a cerebral hemorrhage from additional strokes
Who stole Buck’s warm sleeping spot?
Spitz, the lead sled dog
. Who does Francois and Perrault think would make the best lead dog now the Spitz is dead?
Sol-leks
. What kind of physical shape are the dogs in when they arrive in Skagway?
extremely poor physical condition,
Who was Manuel? What did he do? Why?
a former military dictator of Panama who gained notoriety for his involvement in drug trafficking,
What did Buck learn after seeing what happened to Curly and what did Buck vow never to allow to happen to himself?
the harsh reality of the "law of club and fang"
What happened as a result of Buck’s sleeping spot being taken by this dog?
Buck ultimately defeats Spitz and becomes the new dominant dog.
Buck shows in a number of ways his displeasure with Francois and Perrault's decision to put him back in his old spot. List the ways he shows that he wants to be the lead dog.
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Why was Buck and his mates sold and to whom were they sold?
because they were exhausted from carrying mail for the Canadian government,
What happened when Buck finally got out of the crate?
he immediately lunged at the man who opened it, a man in a red sweater, attempting to attack him; however, the man quickly subdued Buck with a club,
What did Spitz do to make Buck’s dislike for him turn to hatred?
Spitz appeared to laugh at the death of another dog, Curly, when they first met on the boat, and then continued to establish himself as a cruel and aggressive leader, stealing food from Buck and dominating the other dogs through violence
What did the starving huskies from the Indian Village do to the campsite?
raided it, eating almost all the available food supplies and causing chaos by attacking the sled dogs
Why did Perrault have to tell Francois to, "T'row down de club"?
because a dog on the sled team, likely Buck, is becoming too aggressive or dangerous and needs to be physically subdued by dropping the club (a heavy wooden stick used to control the dogs) on them to regain control
How many miles have the dogs traveled in under 5 months?
twenty-five hundred miles
how did buck get to santa clara vally
stolen from his home there by Manuel, a gardener on the estate, who then sells him to be taken to the Yukon for sled dog work.
What did Buck learn to do in this chapter? (Hint: Dave and Spitz help to teach him how to do it.)
how to work as a sled dog
During the fight, which sled dog from Buck’s team acted “treacherously” and what did he do?
repeatedly attacked Buck from the side
. Describe Buck's qualities of new team leader. How is he like Spitz and how is he different?
strong, intelligent, and decisive leader who earns respect through his actions rather than brute force
How do you think Buck and his mates will be treated based on the last two paragraphs on page 41?
poorly, with a high level of harshness and potential abuse
What was the white mushy stuff that Buck was curious about?
the white mushy stuff that Buck was curious about was snow;v
Why does Buck try to sleep in Francois and Perrault’s tent?
he is desperately seeking warmth and shelter from the harsh Alaskan cold
What is the name of the 9th sled dog on the team that was bought in Dyea with Dub and Pike?
the 9th sled dog on the team bought in Dyea alongside Dub and Pike is named Billee.
Add the two new huskies that Perrault and Francois got at Rink Rapids to your list
Teek and Koona
Why are the dogs unable to pull Hal's sled?
e it is overloaded with too much weight