Chapter 5 The Call of the Wild

The dogs were sold to Hal, Charles and Mercedes at a cheap price because

• They were not needed anymore
• They were tired and worn out
• They were an inexperienced team
• They had a history of being slow and awkward

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How are Hal, Charles and Mercedes unfit for the North? 

• They are from California so they are not use to the cold weather 
• They are too tired from traveling 
• They are disorganized, inexperienced and lack knowledge

Why shouldn't Hal, Charles and Mercedes take the tent on the trip? 

• It would overload the sled 
• They already had a tent so they did not need another one 
• It would block the sled dogs view as they guided the sled

Why was 14 dogs too many for a dog sled team?

• They would not have enough room for all of the dogs
• They would not have enough food for all of the dogs 
• They dogs would get angry and fight each other 

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Why did John Thornton advicse Hal, Charles not to go to Dawson? 

• There was a storm in Dawson 
• The ice could break and they could fall through 
• There was not enough food in Dawson to feed all of the dogs 

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Buck did not respond to Hal's blows, refusing to rise and continue the journey because

• He had too many broken bones
• He was in such pain, he was not aware they were leaving
• He had a bad feeling about continuing the trip

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How does John Thornton save Buck's life?

• John saved Buck from getting hurt by other animals.
• John took Buck away from Hal, Mercedes, and Charles. 
• John took Buck away from the water when he was going to jump in and die. 
• John stopped Buck from shooting himself.

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What is the fate of Buck's team and old owners?

• They made it to their destination
• The dogs died of starvation
• They fell into the water and drowned
• The dogs joined Buck and John

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