Call of the Wild Chapter 6

What does Buck do in the first few weeks of living with John Thornton?

• Buck is added to John Thornton's sled dog team and put to work right away.

• Buck is allowed to rest and heal from his wounds and malnourishment.

• Buck runs away from John Thornton and joins a different sled dog team.

• Buck becomes aggressive towards John Thornton and attacks him.

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What feeling did Buck experience for the first time with John Thornton?

• Genuine love

• Excitement for being a sled dog

• Friendship with other dogs

• Comfort and pampering

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What is the MAIN reason Buck never let John Thornton leave his sight at first?

• He did not want John Thornton to leave him.

• Buck had learned that no master was permanent.

• He wanted to protect John Thornton.

• He enjoyed being around John Thornton.

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Why is John Thornton Buck's ideal owner?

• John Thornton is Buck's ideal owner because he is strict and abusive towards him.
• John Thornton is Buck's ideal owner because he understands Buck's needs, treats him with kindness and respect, and forms a deep emotional bond with him.
• John Thornton is Buck's ideal owner because he respects Buck and forms a working relationship with him.

• John Thornton is Buck's ideal owner because he has no emotional connection with Buck and sees him as just a tool.

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"I'm not hankering to be the man that lays hands on you while he's around," Pete announced conclusively (to John Thornton), nodding his head toward Buck.” What does the preceding quote mostly show?

• Buck was protective of Thornton and would be aggressive to anyone trying to harm Thornton.

• Buck was an aggressive dog that Pete does not want to be around.

• Pete is scared of all dogs and prefers cats.

• Buck does not like John Thornton and is going to hurt him.

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How did Buck save John Thornton's life?

• Thornton was trapped in a snowstorm and was beginning to freeze. Buck curled up with him to keep him warm.

• Buck did not save Thornton's life.

• Thornton fell and was knocked unconscious while hiking. Buck got the attention of a nearby person to help him.

• Thornton fell into a river and was being carried away with the fast currant. Buck saved him from drowning.

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What bet does John Thornton make?

• Buck can eat 50 hotdogs in 30 minutes.

• Buck can break the sled out of ice and then pull a sled with 1,000 pounds of weight.

• Buck is the fluffiest dog in Dawson.

• Buck can balance three apples stacked on his nose.

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What encourages Buck to win the bet?

• The opportunity to be crowned as the hot dog king.

• Being praised and loved by John Thornton.

• Innate instincts and primal nature as a sled dog.

• The promise of extra food.

After the bet, Skookum Bench King offered ...

• To train Buck for $25.

• To buy Buck for $1,200.

• To refund Thornton $300 worth of supplies.

• To take Thornton out for a drink.

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What action does Buck do to show John Thornton that he loves him?

• Buck takes Thornton's hand in his mouth and closes softly bites it.

• Buck walks around Thornton in circles and then sits at his heels.

• Buck picks a flower and places it at Thornton's feet.

• Buck rolls on his back for Thornton to rub his belly.

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