COW Final Test (Ch. 6 & 7)

Why was Thornton at the camp at the mouth of White River by himself?

• He was lost and lonely and living by himself.
• His feet had frozen last winter so he couldn’t travel.  His friends left him there to recover.
• He has always lived there and enjoys it.

Which sentence evidence best shows why Thornton was at the camp by himself?

•  “And here, lying by the river bank through the long spring days, watching the running water, listening lazily to the songs of birds and the hum of nature, Buck slowly won back his strength.”
•      “When John Thornton froze his feet in the previous December, his partners had made him comfortable and left him to get well.”
• “For that matter, they were all loafing.---“

What does this quote mean?  “Unlike Skeet, who was wont to shove her nose under Thornton’s hand and nudge and nudge till petted, or Nig, who would stalk up and rest his great head on Thornton’s knee, Buck was content to adore at a distance.” 

•  It means that Buck was so mad that the other dogs were getting Thornton’s attention.
• It means that Buck was far away and was used to not having attention.
• It means that Buck did not seek Thornton to show affection, he just loved Thornton from where ever he was.

Why did Buck fear that Thornton would pass out of his life?

•  Buck feared this because other owners had passed out of his life.
•  Buck feared this because he was old and might die.
• a. fighting to keep Buck.

What evidence shows why Buck feared that Thornton would pass out of his life?

•  “His transient masters since he had come into the Northland had bred in him a fear that no master could be permanent.”
•  “For a long time after his rescue, Buck did not like Thornton to get out of his sight.”
•  “………he would stand and listen to the sound of his master’s breathing.”

What was Buck able to do for Thornton out of his love for him?

• Buck was able to tolerate other travelers who praised him.
•  Buck was able to do anything for Thornton.
•  Buck was not able to do much because of his aching body.

How did Buck show his love for Thornton?

•  Buck demonstrated his love for Thornton by saving Thornton’s life three times.
• Buck demonstrated his love for Thornton by licking and nudge Thornton.
• Buck demonstrated his love for Thornton by keeping his distance because of the fear of Thornton leaving.

What does this mean?
“At the end of the half hour one man stated that his dog could start a sled with five hundred pounds and walk off with it; a second bragged six hundred for his dog; and a third, seven hundred.  ‘Pooh! Pooh!’ said John Thornton; ‘Buck can start a thousand pounds.’”…..”’I’ve got a thousand dollars that says he can’t.  And there it is.’”

• This was a bragging event that led the men to challenge each other’s dogs to see which one could pull more weight.  Buck was challenged to pull the most.  People made bets on this.
• This was a sledding event where people would walk with the sled across country.
• This was a  discussion about which dog would steal the sled and the contents on the sled.

How was Buck able to pull the weight of the sled?

• He is very strong and did it out of habit.
•  He is wanting to please his master and responded to his commands.
• He is wanting to win for his own pride.

Which evidence shows why Buck was able to the pull the sled?

• Thornton whispered into  Buck’s ear,” ‘As you love me, Buck.  As you love me.’  Buck whined with suppressed eagerness.”
•  “the load quivered, and from under the runners arose a crisp crackling.”
•  “The great breast and heavy fore legs were no more than in proportion with the rest of the body, where the muscles showed in tight rolls underneath the skin.”