The Call of the Wild

How is Mercedes portrayed?

By getting in the way, bossy, and dis-organised.

How many miles did they travel in 5 months?

2500 miles

Give three reasons why the sled wasn't moving.

1) The runners were tired 2) The sled was frozen 3) The sled was top heavy. (overloaded)

Compare Bucks appearence to a wolf's

1) Was apparent in the plate of every muscle 2) His muzzle was larger than the muzzle of any other wolf 3) His head, was somewhat broader, was the wold head on a massive scale

What is Perrault's job?

A courier for the Canadian Government.

What did Buck learn from Curly's mistake with the husky dog?

Don't ever fall down or it will be the end of him. Curly's face was torn up by a wolf, because he went down.

Explain Buck's quick development (or regression.) How did he change from a civilized do (a pet), to a hard working sled dog?

His muscles became hard as iron, he put himself before others, he could eat anything, learned to bite ice between his toes, and was willing to steal.

How does Buck beat Spitz?

He bit Spitz, then got his left paw and Spitz fell down. And when you fall down you aren't ever going to get back up.

How was Buck neither a house-dog nor kennel-dog? give an example.

He had freedom to go wherever so he was neither. an example is that he escorted the judges daughters. on wintry nights he would lay at the judges feet by the fire.

How was Buck disrupting the sled team and their ability to work together?

He is causing them to wobble when they are in line, and so it takes them longer.

Which of Buck's instincts came alive?

He learned how to fight and slash like his ancestors.

How does Buck respond to Francois's choice of lead dog?

He made them chase him down so they could put him as lead.

What is Manuel's Treachery? Why did he do it?

It is the betrayel of trust. He did this because the judge was gambling and he lost all of his money, so had to give Buck away.

How does the tone of the team change under Buck?

It recovered its old-time solidarity, and the general's tone picked up immediately.

What time does the sun rise and when does it set?

It was dawn by 3AM and twilight lingered till 9 at night.

How is Bucks relationship with John Thornton different than with the other men in northland.

John Thornton and Buck had true love.

Compare Buck's new life with Perrault and Francois with his life with the judge.

Old life: he had life of leisure. petted, groomed, and fed. New life: now he has a work life. given barely any food.

Why is that no other sled used 14 dogs?

One sled couldn't carry the food for 14 dogs.

Explain the "Grievance of Sex" that Mercedes used to her advantage.

She is using the fact that she is a women to her advantage. She can boss them around and they will do what she says.

Who does Francois think is the best lead dog to replace Spitz?

Sol-leks

Why do Buck and Spitz fight when they camp at Lake Le Barge AND what is the outcome of the fight?

Spitz stole Bucks food, so Buck attacked him. The outcome is the owners stopped them and took away their food.

What happened to the sled and team a quarter a mile away from John Thornton's camp?

The back end of the sled dropped, so everyone died.

Who are Perrault and his compananion, Francios?

The men who purchased Buck and use him to drive the sled.

What had taken place behind the belt of the trees?

Where they put down Dave. (shot)/ so he wouldn't suffer.

What happened to Thorntons camp while Buck was away

Yeehats raded the camp, killing dogs and people.

Why was Dolly killed?

because she got rabies and the other dogs could have gotten it.