How much weight does Buck lose between the beginning of the story and chapter 5?
35 pounds
How long does it take the dog team to travel 2,500 miles?
5 months
How much rest do the dogs get in the 2,500 mile stretch?
5 days
In the beginning of chapter 5, why can the dogs not get a long rest period?
The mail is "flooding" in
What three types of dogs does London say are useless? (Chapter 5)
Worthless, weak, and tired
When the dogs are sold, this quote is used:"harness and all, for a song". What does it mean
It means that they are sold very cheaply
What two things stand out about Charles' face?
Watery Eyes and His Mustache
Hal's gun, knife, and whip represent what?
His craze for power and his potential evil
What purpose does London use Charles, Mercedes, and Hal for?
To show how you have to adjust in order to survie
What three main things do all of Buck's previous drivers know that Hal does not?
How to survive, how to drive, and how to treat the team
What main human ability does Buck learn from Charles, Mercedes, and Hal?
The ability to adapt
What do the unwashed dishes show us?
How unprepared are Charles, Mercedes, and Hal are
What does Hal assume the reason is when the dogs can't pull the sled?
Incompetence
Why can't the dogs pull Charles, Mercedes, and Hal's sled?
The runners are frozen to the ground
How many extra dogs do Charles, Mercedes, and Hal decide to buy? How many dogs does this make in total?
6-14
The food is half gone when the group has gone how far?
1/4 of the trip
Why do the new dogs suffer worse than the other dogs?
They are not accustomed to ration portions
How many dogs remain when the team reaches John Thornton's cabin?
5
Charles, Mercedes, and Hal trade what for food? What is the food?
A revolver-Frozen dried horsehide
Who is "convulsed with rage"?
John Thornton
What does Thornton threaten Hal with? How does he use this weapon/tool?
An axe, he uses the axe's butt to hit Hal's knuckles causing him to drop the knife
What dogs die when they fall through the ice?
Pike, Joe, Sol-leks, and Teek
Where are Charles, Mercedes, and Hal from?
The "Southland"
London indirectly says that Charles, Mercedes, and Hal are bringing to much what into the North?
Civilization of the Southland
When Buck won't move because he knows the ice will break, what human quality is he showing?
Instincts
What 3 human qualities does Buck show in chapter 6?
Love, loyalty, and devotion
What similarities do John Thornton and Judge Miller have?
"Love, genuine passionate love"
What is the main difference in chapters 5 & 6?
In chapter 5, human and "beast" could not work as oneIn chapter 6, human and dog are a great team
What happened to Thornton in the previous winter?
He froze his feet
Who are Thornton's dogs? How do they react to Buck?
Skeet and Nig - They are very kind and friendly
Why does Buck not let Thornton out of his sight?
Buck is afraid that Thornton will leave his life like Perrault, Francois, and the Scotch Half-Breed
Buck hears sounds in the woods; he says he would chase them but something would call him back. What?
John Thornton's voice
Thornton orders Buck to jump into what?
A chasm
Who is "Black" Burton bullying?
A "tenderfoot"
Where does "Black" Burton bully the man?
A bar
Why does Buck attack "Black" Burton?
Burton punches Thornton after Thornton tries to break up a fight
Why does Buck have to retrieve Thornton from the river?
Thornton's boat tipped over
What do Hans and Pete tie to Buck's collar?
A rope
What two words are used to describe Buck and Thornton once they return to the shore?
Battered and bruised
What does Buck break? How many of them?
Ribs - 2
What causes Thornton to make the bet about Buck?
The other men are bragging about their dogs
Where does Thornton make the bet? What is the bet?
Saloon - That Buck can pull 1,000 pounds, 100 yards
How much is the bet worth?
$1,000
Who makes the bet with Thornton?
Matthewson
Who loans Thornton the money for the bet? What type of relation do they have?
Jim O'Brian - Friends
What odds does Matthewson offer Thornton?
3 to 1
What four things does London show in chapter 6?
Love, devotion, affection, and cooperation