2. What does John call the inexperienced men when they brag about making it to the camp?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Ignorant.
(c) Blessed.
(d) Fools.

3. What does Buck do to other men that he refuses to do to John?
(a) Beg from him.
(b) Bring food to him.
(c) Steal from him.
(d) Sleep next to him.

4. How long does it take for the team to return to Skaguay?
(a) 4 months.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 3 months.

5. What is John able to put on Buck's back that no one else can?
(a) A child.
(b) A human's coat.
(c) A pack.
(d) A jug of water.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Dave killed?

2. Why does the new owner think the dogs are unable to move his sled?

3. Why does Buck refuse to go with the inexperienced men?

4. How many dogs belonging to the inexperienced owners die on the trail?

5. What do the dogs need most, and are denied, by the new and inexperienced owners?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the men and the dogs not able to rest when they return to Skaguay from Dawson?

2. Why does Buck refuse to take another step with Hal and Charles when they are about to cross the river?

3. How does Buck first know that his new owners are not experienced?

4. How does John treat his dogs?

5. How do John's dogs react to Buck being included into John's house?

6. How does Buck feel when he begins the journey with his new and inexperienced owners?

7. What does Buck do to cement his role as the leader under his new owners?

8. What does Buck like to do at night while he is on the trail?

9. What happens when the team is being prepared to run after Spitz has been killed?

10. What are Francois and Perrault ordered to do after getting to Skaguay in record time?

(see the answer keys)

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