Unit 6 Week 2

Why does Buck hate Spitz?

• Spitz laughed when Curly died.

• Spitz got in a fight with Buck.

• Spitz kicked Buck out of the tent.

• Spitz pushed Buck when they pulled the sled.

Which of the following has the same vowel sound as hauled in paragraph 7?

• snow

• law

• lazy

• loaf

Why did Buck agree to hauling the sled, even though he had never done it before?

• He thought it would be fun to try something new.

• He wanted to make Francois happy because he was his new owner.

• He wanted to show the other dogs he was just as tough as them.

• He was too wise to rebel. He knew that if he didn't agree, he would surely be beat or attacked.

What is the meaning of rebel in paragraph 8?

• to fight

• to complain

• to disobey and act out

• to take off one's harness

How did Buck respond to the challenges of his new life?

• He was bitter and miserable, often regretting that he was captured.

• He hated the way the dogs had to live, so he made it a mission to make their lives better.

• Buck decided to learn how to adapt to his new life in order to survive.

• He ignored his challenges and just waited for the day when he could return to his home.

Which sentence states a central message (theme) of this story?

• Animals are very smart but also scary.

• Don't run away from your problems.

• People (and animals) have a will to survive that allows them to adapt to almost anything.

• Make good choices or you will end up cold and alone.

Which of the following best explains why Buck slept in a hole?

• This was how dogs kept warm at night.

• He wanted to be like Billee.

• He was scared and wanted someplace to hide.

• He was tired

What did Billee do to help Buck?

• He showed Buck how to hunt.

• He defended Buck when he was kicked out of the tent.

• He showed Buck how to pull the sled.

• He showed Buck how to stay warm at night.