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Questions and Answers
How much money does Buck win for John in a bet?
How much money does Buck win for John in a bet?
- $800
- $1600 (correct)
- $2400
- $3200
What does Buck use the money for?
What does Buck use the money for?
pay some debts
What do John and his partner go looking for?
What do John and his partner go looking for?
a lost mine
How many dogs does John have during the journey with Buck?
How many dogs does John have during the journey with Buck?
What are the only two items John needs to survive in the woods?
What are the only two items John needs to survive in the woods?
How does Buck get his food while traveling with John?
How does Buck get his food while traveling with John?
Where do John and his partners find a lot of gold?
Where do John and his partners find a lot of gold?
How do John and his partners store the gold they find?
How do John and his partners store the gold they find?
When does Buck love to run the most?
When does Buck love to run the most?
How does the hairy man in Buck's visions act?
How does the hairy man in Buck's visions act?
What does Buck refer to the wolf he runs with in the forest?
What does Buck refer to the wolf he runs with in the forest?
Why does Buck return to camp after his first run with the wolf?
Why does Buck return to camp after his first run with the wolf?
How long does Buck stay with John before leaving for the wolf?
How long does Buck stay with John before leaving for the wolf?
What is the first large animal that Buck kills for food?
What is the first large animal that Buck kills for food?
What animal does Buck see in the fall that he wants to kill?
What animal does Buck see in the fall that he wants to kill?
How many days does it take for Buck to kill the animal in the fall?
How many days does it take for Buck to kill the animal in the fall?
Why does John die?
Why does John die?
What does Buck do when he finds John dead?
What does Buck do when he finds John dead?
Why was Buck's last tie to civilization cut?
Why was Buck's last tie to civilization cut?
Where does Buck find John dead?
Where does Buck find John dead?
What is the pack of wolves Buck joins chasing?
What is the pack of wolves Buck joins chasing?
How does the pack of wolves react to Buck?
How does the pack of wolves react to Buck?
What do Indians in the area call Buck?
What do Indians in the area call Buck?
Why is Buck surprised when he kills a man?
Why is Buck surprised when he kills a man?
Study Notes
John Thornton and Buck's Journey
- Buck wins John Thornton a bet, leading to a reward of $1600.
- John uses the winnings to settle some debts while embarking on a quest for a lost mine.
- He travels with Buck and six dogs, relying on only his rifle and some salt for survival.
- Buck sustains himself during their travels by hunting for food.
Gold Discovery and Storage
- John and his partners discover substantial amounts of gold in the streams during their venture.
- The gold is stored securely in stacked bags, showcasing their growing wealth.
Buck's Transformation and Relationships
- Buck shows a preference for running at night, revealing his primal instincts.
- In his visions, Buck sees a hairy man who displays fear, contrasting Buck's newfound wildness.
- Buck refers to a wolf he runs with as "brother wolf," indicating a bond with nature.
- After his initial run with the wolf, Buck returns to camp, motivated by his love for John.
Survival and Hunting
- Buck stays with John for two days before feeling the call of the wild again.
- The first significant prey Buck hunts and kills is a black bear, displaying his hunting prowess.
- Buck is determined to hunt a moose in the fall, a challenge that takes him four days to accomplish.
Tragedy and Loss
- John's death occurs when he is attacked by Indians, resulting in tragedy for Buck.
- Upon discovering John dead by the river, Buck retaliates by killing the Indians responsible.
- This act results in Buck severing his last ties to civilization, marked by the killing of a man.
Buck’s New Life
- Buck encounters a pack of wolves pursuing a moose herd; initially, the wolves react by attacking him.
- Local Indians refer to Buck as "Ghost Dog," illustrating his legendary status in the wilderness.
- Buck experiences surprise at the ease of killing a man, reflecting his transformation from domesticated dog to wild creature.
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Description
Test your knowledge of Chapter 7 from 'The Call of the Wild'. This quiz features key plot points and events that highlight Buck and John's adventures. Perfect for fans of Jack London's classic novel!
