The Call of the Wild Chapter 7: The Sounding of the Call

What was the primary reason Buck earned sixteen hundred dollars in five minutes for John Thornton?

• To pay off certain debts and journey into the East

• To buy new equipment for their journey

• To invest in a new business venture

• To settle in the Northland permanently

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What was the lost mine associated with?

• A place where many men had found wealth

• A site steeped in tragedy and mystery

• A location known for its easy accessibility

• A landmark for peaceful settlements

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How did John Thornton and his team travel during their journey into the East?

• By train across the continent

• By sled along the Yukon and other rivers

• By walking through the wilderness

• By boat along the coastline

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What was John Thornton's attitude towards his journey into the wilderness?

• He was cautious and well-prepared

• He was indifferent and uninterested

• He was fearless and self-reliant

• He was anxious and hesitant

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What activities did Buck find delightful during the journey?

• Meeting new people and exploring cities

• Hunting, fishing, and wandering through strange places

• Trading goods and learning new skills

• Building shelters and starting new communities

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What did the men rely on for their sustenance during their journey?

• The abundance of game and fortune of hunting

• Supplies from nearby villages

• Stored food from their homes

• Fruits and vegetables found in the forest

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What natural feature did the men cross in summer?

• Desert plains

• Blue mountain lakes

• Tropical forests

• Sandy beaches

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What did John Thornton find among the rotted blankets?

What did the men find at the end of their journey instead of the Lost Cabin?

• A city of gold

• A shallow placer in a broad valley

• A hidden treasure chest

• An abandoned village

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How did the men store the gold they collected each day?

• In leather pouches

• In moose-hide bags

• In wooden boxes

• In metal containers

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