The Call of the Wild - Chapter 4

He retreats but not to go back to his old position because he deserves to be leader.

How did Buck respond when Francois came back with a club?

The new men remind him of the men in his visions where men wore animal skins and lived in caves.

How do the new men connect to Buck's visions?

Sol-leks is afraid and gives up the lead position.

How does Sol-leks respond to Buck's attack?

Since Dave was dying the men put him out of his misery by shooting him.

"Buck knew, and every dog knew, what had taken place behind the belt of river trees." What does this line mean?

Dave is sick and is in a lot of pain. He kept working even though he's dying.

What is the matter with Dave? Describe his work ethic.

Sol-leks was put into the lead position but since Buck killed Spitz, he thought that he deserved to lead the team.

What motivated Buck to attack Sol-leks?

They received orders to go elsewhere. The new commander is a Scottish man.

Why did Perrault and Francois depart from the sled team? Who is the new commander?

Buck is a true leader that makes sure the other dogs work hard. He also trains the two new sled dogs.

Describe Buck's leadership abilities, and explain how he is superior to Spitz.

Perrault told Francois to throw down his club and harnesses Buck into the lead position.

Explain how Perrault settled the matter.

They were going 40 miles a day and made it in record time.

Explain why the team was extremely popular once they arrived in Skaguay?