Call of the Wild - Ch 1

What kind of dog is Buck?

• part St. Bernard / part Scotch sheep dog

• Wolf

• Chihuahua

Why Buck is called the “undisputed master” of Judge Miller’s place.

• He is the favorite on the ranch

• He is a worker on the ranch

• Judge Miller hates him

Where is the setting of this story?

• It begins in Santa Clara Valley, California in 1896, during the gold rush of the Klondike.

• It is in New York City

• It is in Florida

Why Manual is referred to as an “undesirable acquaintance”.

• He is a gardener on the ranch. He is involved in the kidnapping.

• He is a carpenter and a friend. He frees Buck.

What happened to Buck when he was put into the stranger’s hands?

• At first Buck attacks the stranger, but the stranger quickly pulls on the rope around Buck’s neck until Buck passes out.

• At first Buck trusts him and is very nice to him. He then gets on the train happy.

How does Buck know he is on a train?

• He recognizes the whistle

• He recognizes the smoke

• He loves trains

What did Buck decide will never be put on him again?

• A rope

• A sweater

• Snow shoes

Why does Buck allow the man in the red sweater to pet his head?

• The law of the club - you can't beat the man with a club

• He thinks he is a good guy

• He like being pet

Who are Buck’s new owners?

• French Canadians named Perrault and Francois.

• Asian men named Wong and Win

• Hispanic men named Jose and Juan

What other dog is sold with Buck?

• Curly

• Jerome

• Chipper