Call of the Wild Practice

What took place in the middle of the fight that stopped it?

80-100 starving huskies invaded the camp and attacked them. They were fought off with clubs, but ferociously went after the team dogs.

What happened the morning after Buck killed Spitz?

Buck wanted to take Spitz's old job as leader which was given to Solleks by Francois. Finally they give him the job.

What purpose did Francois have in putting Buck between the other sled dogs, Dave and Sollecks?

Buck was put in between Dave and Solleks to receive instruction

What is Buck's life like at the Judge's home?

Buck's life was very pleasing to him, and he had freedom to do whatever he wanted. He was treated like a king.

Why is Buck not homesick for the Southland?

Buck's memories of his heredity and instincts are more powerful than being homesick. He has ancient instincts.

How did the breaking down of the dogs discipline affect the dog team?

Buck's mutiny caused constant bickering and struggles and quarreling among the team.

Who is Buck's new owner and what is his job?

Buck's new owner is a scottsman and he carries mail.

How was Buck a good leader?

- Dave and Solleks do not mind Buck in the lead, which sets the tone for the team - Buck gets Pike and the team to work with him harder than before and then solidarity returned - Two new huskies Teek and Kona joined the team and Buck broke them in easily.

Why does Dave refuse to run behind the sled?

Dave resents Solleks being put in his place because of his pride, but he is sick and weak.

Why did Buck quickly forget his fastidiousness in his eating habits and eat his food as quickly as possible?

Buck ate super quickly because the other dogs would try and eat his food.

What happens in CH.4?

Buck becomes a leader and Dave dies

What did Buck do to Spitz that meant certain death for his old foe?

Buck broke Spitz's legs which meant Spitz went down

What does Buck dream of when he sits before the fire?

Buck dreams of another world with a hairy caveman type person.

Why do the Yeehats refer to Buck as the evil spirit?

Buck has viciously killed the Yeehats one after another until they panic and flee in terror thinking Buck is an evil spirit

Why does Buck have such a sense of pride after what he does to the Yeehats?

Buck is proud that he is no longer dominated by man because he knows he can kill any man. He feels superior to men even with arrows, spears, clubs.

What did Buck learn from Curly's tragedy?

Buck learned there was no fair play and never to go down

What trick did Buck learn from Pike which he would have never have done at the judge's household?

Buck learned to steal. He adapted to stealing to survive.

What does Buck learn from the man?

Buck learns that he has to be a good dog or else he will get beaten.

What is the lesson that Buck teaches "Black" Burton

Buck teaches Black Burton not to mess with his master John Thornton

How does Buck react to the snow when taken to Alaska?

Buck thinks the snow is like cold white mud on his feet, but when he licks it stingues his tongue

Why does Buck go willingly with Manuel?

Buck thought he and Manuel were just going on a stroll.

What happened to Curly that later gave Buck nightmares?

Curly's face was ripped open from eye to jaw by a husky, then she was surrounded by 30-40 dogs that tore her to pieces.

What is Dave's death like?

Dave has no strength to even walk and is miserably gasping and howling. The scottsman shoots him with a revolver to stop his suffering.

When the author wrote "Francois' whip snapped less frequently," what was the meaning of the statement?

Francois' whip snapped less frequently because Buck and the dogs did a good job.

What breed of dog is Buck?

He is a St.Bernard and Scotch Shepherd dog mix

What did the dog driver do for Buck to help solve the problem of Buck's soore feet?

He rubbed Buck's feet after supper and made him moccasins.

Why does the stranger lie to the baggageman on the train and say that the dog has fits?

He wants to hide the fact that he kidnapped Buck.

Why did Perrault particularly need the best sled dogs for his job?

He was a courier for the Canadian Governmet bearing important dispatches.

Why does the journey take twice as long on this trip from Dawson to Skagway?

It snowed everyday which meant soft trail, greater friction and heavier pulling. The dogs are in bad condition. They had little time to reecoperate.

Why was the 30 mile river considered to be the hardest part of the trail?

It took 6 dangerous days and they kept falling through the ice and risking their lives.

What did Manuel do that got him into debt?

Manuel got into debt by gambling at the Chinese lottery because he needed money to support his family.

Before Dolly chased Buck, how did she let it be known that she had gone mad?

She had announced she was mad by a long heartbreaking wolf howl.

Why did Spitz go out of its way to snarl at and Bully Buck?

Spitz goes out of his way to bully Buck because he knows Buck is a dangerous rival.Buck thought he was as strong as Spitz..

What actually happened that started the first fight between Buck and Spitz?

Spitz occupied Buck's nest in the snow which enraged Buck.

Why did Buck begin to hate Spitz?

Spitz was laughing that Curly died.

What advice do the seasoned citizens of Skagway give the new sled owners?

The advice was to pack a lighter load and use twice as many dogs.

What happens back @ the camp while Buck is returning from hunting his moose?

The camp is invaded by ferocious yeehats who kill all the men (including Thornton) and all the dogs.

What does Buck's first impression of his new owner's camp tell about the new owners?

The camp is messy and disorganized which tells Buck that the owners would be disorderly akward, worked slovenhly and not easily to pull their badly packed sled.

Describe the condition of the dogs as they enter Skagway?

The dogs are completely exhausted, dead- tired, burned out, underweight, footsore and injured.

How many days of rest do the dogs get in their last 1800 miles?

The dogs had five days of rest

Why does Buck love John Thornton more than any of his masters?

Thornton saved Buck's life and was the ideal master treating Buck like his own child.

At the end of Ch.5 the statement is made, "The bottom had dropped out of the trail". What does this mean?

The ice started to break and the sled fell. They died

How does the man in the red sweater train Buck?

The man establishes that he is the master by beating him with a club. Buck gets hit 15 times.he is teaching him the lesson of the club.

Why do the men from the Eldorado Saloon throw their hats and mittens in the air and bubble over in "incoherent babel"?

The men are celebrating as Buck has won the bet by pulling the 1000 lb sled.

What kind of outlook does the team have when the new dogs arrive, and why is that?

The old team is disgusted by the new dogs because they were not productive and helpful to the team.

Describe how Buck receives three cracked ribs while saving John Thornton's life?

The rapids and force of the water broke Buck's ribs while he was heroically saving John Thornton from the violent currents.

Why did the technique Perrault devise: though effective, cost them so much valuable time?

The technique cost time because they had to make fires to warm up, and climbing cliffs was time consuming to search 4 a place to descend.

How do the new owners pack the sled and what is the result?

The tent is packed badly. The dishes were packed unwashed. The clothes sack was loaded. Everything was loaded disproportionately and the sled is top heavy.

Why was the team able to set the record from Dawson to Skagway?

The trail was in excellent condition and no new snow had formed, and it was not too cold.The trail was packed.The ice was strong. The police gave them food

What prompts John Thornton and his partners to travel east and leave Dawson?

They are looking for a fabled lost cabin, the adventures in the wild would probably end, and they would return to civilization.

The dogs need about two weeks rest before another run to Dawson, but how much time do they actually get?

They get 3 days and are bought on the morning of the 4th day.

Why couldn't Buck find the other dogs from his team that first night in the snow?

They were curled up under the snow in a hole in a snug ball.

Where does the train take Buck?

To the man in the red sweater