Call of the Wild Flashcard (Chapter 1)

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How did Buck end up in the Yukon Territory?

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He was stolen and sold.

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Who are Perrault and Francois?

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Two Frenchmen - Buck's new owners working for the Canadian government delivering dispatches to outposts.

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What is the first setting of the novel 'The Call of the Wild'?

Back

California.

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In what year does the story take place?

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1896.

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Which dog appears callous in the story?

Back

Spitzenbergen (Spitz).

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What breed is Buck?

Back

Buck is a St. Bernard and Scotch Collie mix.

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What does Buck learn about survival in the wild?

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Buck learns to adapt, hunt, and fight for his place in the pack.

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Who is John Thornton?

Back

John Thornton is a kind man who saves Buck and becomes his loving owner.

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What is the significance of the 'law of club and fang'?

Back

It represents the brutal survival instincts in the wild.

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How does Buck's character change throughout the story?

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Buck evolves from a domesticated pet to a wild creature embracing his instincts.