Call of the Wild Chapter 4
How long should've Buck and his team have had to rest in Dawson and how long were they able to rest?
Should have had two weeks to rest; had 3 weeks instead
Add the two new huskies that Perrault and Francois got at Rink Rapids to your list.
Teek and Koona
Why do you think the men attend to the dogs every night before themselves?
The condition of the dogs is vital to the trip being a success
What caused Perrault and Francois to be so proud of Buck and also so sad in chapter 4?
Proud because he kills Spitz; upset because he disobeys them
Who does Francois and Perrault think would make the best lead dog now the Spitz is dead?
Sol-leks
Describe Buck's qualities of new team leader. How is he like Spitz and how is he different?
Tells other dogs what to do mainly in a non 'bossy' like way, cares more for them; like Spitz he's team leader but can still be a little mean to the dogs
Describe the man in Buck's dreams? What is the significance of these dreams? What is London trying to show his readers with these dreams?
The man is Buck's dreams is a caveman; London is trying to show the reader how Buck is remembering back to his primitive ways
Do you think the dogs really understood what had happened behind the belt of river trees.
They may have had an understanding after seeing Dave was no longer there; at the end of the chapter it says they understood
What happens to Dave at the end of the chapter?
Too weak now to continue pulling the sled; is shot with a revolver
How many dogs is Buck traveling with now? How many did he have to fight before they realized he was stronger than all of them?
12 other sled teams, 108 dogs total; fights 3 dogs before they realize he's the strongest
Who is Buck's new owner after Perrault and Francois? What specifically will Buck have to be pulling now?
A Scotch half-breed; he will specifically be pulling mail now.
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.
Attacks Sol-leks, runs from Francois when he has the club, will not come when called until they give him lead
Why did Perrault have to tell Francois to "T'row down de club"?
Buck would not become lead if he held it
Which dog is having the hardest time with this new trip? What is wrong with this dog?
Dave is having the hardest time because he is sick inside
How does Dave feel to be taken out of the traces? How does he show his feelings?
Dave is mad because Sol-leks took his spot which he held for so long; he shows his feeling by attacking Sol-leks and pleading with his eyes to remain in the traces
