Questions and Answers
How much money does Buck win for John in a bet?
What does Buck use the money for?
pay some debts
What do John and his partner go looking for?
a lost mine
How many dogs does John have during the journey with Buck?
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What are the only two items John needs to survive in the woods?
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How does Buck get his food while traveling with John?
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Where do John and his partners find a lot of gold?
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How do John and his partners store the gold they find?
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When does Buck love to run the most?
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How does the hairy man in Buck's visions act?
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What does Buck refer to the wolf he runs with in the forest?
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Why does Buck return to camp after his first run with the wolf?
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How long does Buck stay with John before leaving for the wolf?
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What is the first large animal that Buck kills for food?
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What animal does Buck see in the fall that he wants to kill?
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How many days does it take for Buck to kill the animal in the fall?
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Why does John die?
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What does Buck do when he finds John dead?
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Why was Buck's last tie to civilization cut?
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Where does Buck find John dead?
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What is the pack of wolves Buck joins chasing?
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How does the pack of wolves react to Buck?
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What do Indians in the area call Buck?
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Why is Buck surprised when he kills a man?
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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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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!
