Call of the Wild chapter 4
Why wouldn't Buck get into his old sled harness?
He wanted to be the lead.
How did Buck behave as lead dog?
He was superior, took the lead, and got the other dogs to work as a united team.
Why did Buck like laying by the fire?
He liked dreaming.
What was wrong with Dave most of the trip?
He was in pain and unable to pull the sled. He was heart-broken to not be able to work in his usual place.
Why did new snow slow the trip?
It made pulling the sled heavier and harder. Packed snow is easier to glide over.
Which dog was first chosen to be lead dog after the death of Spitz?
Sol-leks
Each night, who ate first - the drivers or the sled dogs?
The sled dogs ate first.
Why was the 14 day trip a record run?
They made 40 miles a day.
Who was the hairy man in the other world in Buck's dream?
a primitive Neanderthal
Describe a "soft trail" and why it is a problem for the sled team.
A "soft trail" is one covered with fresh snow that is not packed down. It makes greater friction on the sled runners and causes heavier pulling for the dogs.