Call of the Wild Chapters 4-7 Review

How are Hal, Charles, and Mercedes unfit for the North?

• They are from California so they are not used to the cold weather

• They are too tired from traveling

• They are disorganized, inexperienced, and lack knowledge

• They don't have a good sense of direction

Why did John Thornton advise Hal and Charles not to go to Dawson?

• There was a storm in Dawson

• The ice could break and they could fall through

• There was not enough food in Dawson to feed all of the dogs

• An epidemic plague had broken out

What finally happened to Hal, Charles, and Mercedes?

• The sled dogs ganged up and killed them

• They realized they were unfit so they went back to the United States

• They fell through the ice and died

• They got lost on the way to Dawson

What is the "call of the wild"?

• Dogs howling at the moon
• Dogs fighting each other
• Judge Miller's call for Buck to come home
• Nature calling to Buck to follow his instincts

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Buck did not have any respect for his new owners because

• He missed Perrault and Francois
• He did not respect women
• They were ignorant and inexperienced
• They spoke an unfamiliar language

Buck did not respond to Hal's blows, refusing to rise and continue the journey because

• He had too many broken bones

• He was in such pain, he was not aware they were leaving

• He had a bad feeling about continuing the trip and his connection to the primitive world allows him to sense the danger

• Buck finally wanted to end his journey and return home to Judge Miller

Who refused to quit running with the sled as he was dying until he was too weak and the driver shot him?

• Buck
• Sol-leks
• Dave
• Scot

Why do you think Chapter 4 is called " Who Has Won to Mastership"?

• Because the team has a new owner
• Because Buck has beaten Spitz and now should be leader
• Because the team beat the dog sled record
• BEcause the Scotch Half-Breed won the dogs in a bet

How does John Thornton save Buck's life?

• He shoots Hal and Charles

• He pulls him out of the river when the ice breaks

• He prevents Hal from beating him to death

• He goes to Dawson to get medicine for Buck's illness

What is one of the first signs that lead Buck to believe something is wrong in Thornton’s camp? 

• Buck heard men yelling.
• Thornton is calling Buck's name.
• There is a fresh trail leading toward camp.
• There was no sign - Buck just felt something was not right.

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