The Call of the Wild-Chapter 4 Questions

Why did Buck want to be lead dog?

For the pride.

Why did Buck receive the compliment that he was worth $1,000?

He was able to quickly break in two new sled dogs/

What kind of leader was Buck?

He was better than most dogs having superior attributes.

Why did Dave have to be shot?

He was sick and suffering and the drivers had no way to help him.

Francois and Perrault had to change lead dogs, who did they choose?

Sol-leks

Describe Buck's dream by the fire.

He dreamed about a short hairy like man running through the woods.

After killing Spitz, Buck would not go back into his old harness...Why?

He wanted to be in front of the pack.

Who did Buck punish on his first day as lead dog?

Joe

What did Buck like best of all?

Lying by the fire

How did Dave feel about being taken out of the harnesses?

Resentment

How many days of rest should the team have had by now?

Ten days or at least a week

Why was the 14-day trip a record run?

They went over 40 miles a day.

What did the dogs chase and kill?

A rabbit