Buck
What kind of dog is Buck?
Buck is part St. Bernard, and part Scotch Sheep Dog
What is unusual about the narration of this story?
It is third person limited narration, through the eyes of Buck, who is a dog
What is the setting of the novel? How does the Gold Rush affect the setting?
It begins in Santa Clara Valley, California in 1896, during the gold rush of the Klondike. It then changes to the Yukon, which is between Alaska and present-day Canada. The gold rush affects the setting because it made it dangerous for Buck. The demand for sled dogs went through the roof because everyone wanted to get rich quick. He would not have been stolen if there wasn't a gold rush.
Explain why Manual is referred to as an 'undesirable acquaintance'.
He is a gardener on the ranch. He is involved in the kidnapping. Buck initially trusts him because he knows him.
What causes Manual's downfall?
He is a gambler, and he loses more than he wins. His gambling habit makes it difficult to take care of his wife and children, so the kidnapping money is very appealing to him.
Explain why Buck is called the 'undisputed master' of Judge Miller's place.
He is superior to the other dogs of the ranch, and he has the run of the place.
Name another book that has similar narration
War Horse, Animal Farm, Charlotte's Web
Where do Francois and Perrault take Buck?
On a ship called the Narwahl. They are going north to Yukon territory.
Describe the fight between Buck and the kidnapper.
Buck woke up to the man going for his throat. Buck bit his hand and did a lot of damage. Buck was thrown down, choked repeatedly, and put in a cage.
What is Buck denied during the next two days?
What is he determined to do?
Food and water.
Never to let anyone put a rope around his neck again.
What happened to Buck when he was put into the stranger's hands?
At first Buck attacks the stranger, but the stranger quickly pulls on the roper around Buck's neck until Buck passes out. He is then put on a train.
Who is Mrs. Henkin's favorite musician?
David Bowie
Is dog a verb?
its a noun
Describe the interactions between Buck and the man in the red sweater.
Where is he now?
Buck charged the man in the red sweater, who hits him repeatedly with a club. Then the man brings him something to eat. Although he does not want the man to pat his head, he allows it because he realizes he has to submit to the law of the club. He can't beat the man if he has a club.
He is in Seattle, Washington.
What is primitive law?
It is the idea that 'might takes right'. The man won because he had a club.
Explain how Buck knew he was on a train.
He recognizes the train whistle, and remembers the rocking motion of being on a train.
What is a dependent clause?
A part of a sentence that depends on an independent clause to create a complete sentence.
Name the country directly to the north of us
Canada
Who are Buck's new owners?
French Canadians names Perrault and Francois.
Who was sold with Buck, and what other dogs did he meet?
A newfoundland named Curly was sold with Buck. While on the ship he met a very tough dog named Spitz, and another dog named Dave.
Describe the change that is transforming Buck.
He is departing from the civilized world and moving into the primitive world.
What new experience does the chapter end with?
Buck comes into contact with snow for the first time in his life.
What is the biggest state in the US?
Alaska
Buck was a large dog.
Which word is an adjective?
large
What is the conflict of the novel?
Buck will eventually have to decide between the primitive world (answering the call of the wild or returning to the civilized world.