Call of the Wild: Chapters 1-2

What was Buck's life like before he entered the wild?

• Buck's life before he entered the wild was dangerous and unpredictable as a guard dog in a prison.

• Buck's life before he entered the wild was adventurous and free as a stray dog on the streets.

• Buck's life before he entered the wild was lonely and isolated in a small cage.

• Buck's life before he entered the wild was comfortable and domesticated on a ranch in California, where he served as a sled dog.

Describe Buck's journey to the Yukon.

• Buck flies to the Yukon in a small plane.

• Buck hitchhikes his way to the Yukon.

• Buck travels to the Yukon on a dog sled.

• Buck is kidnapped from California, transported by ship, and taken to the Yukon by train.

What were the harsh conditions of the Klondike?

• Mild temperatures, flat terrain, abundance of food and supplies, and no natural hazards.

• Extreme hot temperatures, smooth terrain, plenty of food and supplies, and no natural hazards.

• Moderate temperatures, hilly terrain, limited food and supplies, and occasional natural hazards.

• Extreme cold temperatures, rugged terrain, lack of food and supplies, and the risk of avalanches and other natural hazards.

How did Buck transform into a sled dog?

• Adaptation and training

• Crossbreeding and discipline

• Genetic modification and exercise

• Selective breeding and conditioning

What happens to Curly?

• Curly and Buck become best friends

• Curly is surrounded by a pack of dogs and attacked

• Curly leads the dogs to shelter

• Curly eats all the food

What were some of the challenges Buck faced in the wild?

• Harsh weather conditions, lack of food and water, dangerous predators, and the need to adapt to a new environment.

• Mild weather conditions, abundance of food and water, lack of dangerous predators, and the need to adapt to a new environment.

• Lack of shelter, abundance of food and water, friendly predators, and the need to adapt to a familiar environment.

• Harsh weather conditions, abundance of food and water, lack of dangerous predators, and the need to adapt to a familiar environment.

Why did Buck have to adapt to the harsh conditions of the Klondike?

• Buck was a domesticated dog suddenly thrust into a wild and unforgiving environment.

• Buck had a natural instinct to thrive in extreme environments.

• Buck was a trained survivalist and was well-prepared for the harsh conditions.

• Buck was born and raised in the Klondike and had no choice but to adapt.

London refers to yellow metal-what is yellow metal

• Bucks Teeth

• The Sun

• Gold

• Sunflowers

How did Buck's life change after becoming a sled dog?

• Buck became the leader of the sled dog team.

• Buck had to adapt to the harsh conditions of the Arctic, learn to work in a team, and rely on his instincts for survival.

• Buck was no longer able to rely on his instincts for survival.

• Buck became lazy and stopped working altogether.

What lessons did Buck learn from his experiences in the wild?

• Survival skills, pack hierarchy, law of the club and fang

• Swimming skills, knowledge of different animal species, ability to navigate through different terrains

• Hunting techniques, communication with humans, understanding of the wild

• Leadership skills, understanding of human emotions, ability to adapt to different environments