Questions and Answers
What happened to Buck after he left Judge Miller's ranch?
How did Buck change from Santa Clara Valley to Seattle?
From domesticated dog to red-eyed devil.
How did Buck end up in the Yukon?
The Gold Rush.
What were the traveling conditions like for Buck?
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What are the two contrasting settings in this book?
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What happened after Curly was attacked?
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What did Buck learn how to do from Pike?
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What does Buck think about his ancestors?
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Who attacks Curly and who is happy about this?
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What does Buck learn about fair play?
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How does Buck's relationship with Francois and Perrault change?
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Why does Buck hate Spitz?
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How does Perrault show he is experienced in his job?
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What does Buck show when he defeats Spitz?
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Who broke through the ice on the 30-mile river?
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Who was punished after Dolly was killed?
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Who was not cooperating with the team and what happened?
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Why does the Scotch half breed allow Dave in the traces?
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Who took Spitz's job as leader?
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Did Buck fear the club of Francois?
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What did Francois think about Buck's leadership?
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What happened with Dave?
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What is Buck?
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Who is Spitz?
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Who is Perrault?
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Who is Francois?
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Who is Judge Miller?
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Who is Manuel?
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Who is Curly?
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Who is Dave?
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Who is Sol-leks?
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Who is Billee?
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Study Notes
Buck's Transformation
- Buck is kidnapped from Judge Miller's ranch, shipped in a crate, and sold to become a sled dog.
- Transitions from a domesticated pet to a savage, mistrustful creature in the harsh environment of the Yukon.
Journey to the Yukon
- Buck travels to the Yukon during the Gold Rush to join Francois and Perrault, who serve as governor’s couriers.
- Experiences brutal conditions while traveling; starved and abused for days before reaching the ship Narwhal, which offers better treatment.
Key Settings
- Contrasts between Santa Clara Valley's comfort and the brutal wilderness of the Yukon highlight Buck's dramatic transformation.
Animal Relations
- Curly is attacked and killed by a pack of huskies, leading Buck to understand the dangers of the wild.
- Buck learns survival skills from other dogs, specifically how to steal food, highlighting his internal conflict between morality and survival.
Ancestors and Instincts
- Buck begins to reconnect with his ancestral instincts, feeling empowered and more primal as he recalls his lineage.
Rivalry and Leadership
- Buck’s rivalry with Spitz escalates; Spitz embodies bullying traits and mocks weakness, including Curly’s death.
- Buck’s cunning and eventual defeat of Spitz signals his rise to leadership within the sled dog team, earning respect from Francois and Perrault.
Team Dynamics
- Dave's pride leads him to remain in the traces despite injuries, showcasing the bond between team members.
- Buck's leadership replaces Spitz, earning the team's approval and demonstrating his adaptation to the wilderness.
Relationships and Respect
- Buck earns respect from Francois and Perrault through his adaptability and growing skills; they provide him with booties for protection.
- Buck grows more concerned about leadership and survival rather than fearing the club used to discipline the dogs.
Notable Characters
- Buck: Main character, represents strength and adaptability, part Scotch Shepherd and part St. Bernard.
- Spitz: Antagonistic lead dog, represents challenges of survival in the wild.
- Francois and Perrault: French Canadian sled drivers who provide Buck with guidance and respect.
- Judge Miller: Buck’s original owner, representing a bygone era of comfort and safety.
- Manuel: Kidnapped Buck for gambling debts, symbolizing betrayal.
- Curly: Good-natured dog whose death serves as a harsh lesson for Buck.
- Dave: Experienced and solitary, he values his own needs in the team.
- Sol-leks: Blind dog known for his anger and desire for solitude.
- Billee: Friendly dog that helps educate Buck about survival in the wilderness.
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Test your understanding of the first four chapters of 'The Call of the Wild' by Jack London. This quiz covers key events and character transformations that Buck experiences after leaving Judge Miller's ranch. Engage with flashcards to enhance your comprehension of this classic tale of survival and change.