Call of the Wild - Chapter 4 Study Questions
What characteristics make Buck a good leader?
His quick judgment, fair delivery of punishment, and making his teammates live up to the law of the traces.
How many miles has the sled-dog team traveled from the beginning of winter?
1,800 miles.
The Scotch half-breed works on the:
Mail train.
Who takes over the sled-dog team when Perrault and Francois receive new orders?
The Scotch half-breed.
What conditions cause the sled-dogs to become worn down?
The weight of the mail on the sled, the lack of rest before the return trip from Dawson, and a soft trail from new snow.
How does Dave die?
He becomes too sick to pull the sled and the Scotch half-breed shoots him.
What vision does Buck see in the flames of the campfire?
A primitive Neanderthal man.
How much does Francois say Buck is worth?
A thousand dollars.
How does Buck become the leader of the sled-dog team?
Buck refuses to allow any of the other dogs to take the leader position and won't join the dog team in the harness until he is given it.
How long did it take for Perrault and Francois to make the record run to Skaguay?
Fourteen days
