DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES using textual evidence (proof from the novel) to support your answers.
In the beginning of Chapter 1, how is Buck described?
He is four years old. He is half St. Bernard and half scotch shepherd.
Based on this description, how do you think he will deal with the hardships of the Yukon Territory?
He will be okay because he has long fur. Buthe doesnt know how snow fell.
Which of his traits will serve him in his new life? Which will he have to abandon to survive?
He had to abandon his family and owner.
What important lesson did Buck learn from the man with the club?
Dont mess with the guy ewith the guy eith the club.
What is meant by the line, "It was his introduction to the reign of primitive law, and he met the introduction halfway."?
It means what is going happen and giving little preview.
How did Francois begin to earn Buck's respect? From the description of this incident, predict what Buck's relationship will be with "a big, snowy-white fellow from Spitzbergen."?
He earned his respect because he was being fair. Buck will respect him even through if he is good or bad.
What is the significance of the title of this chapter?
Buck is turning wild.
VOCABULARY:
Provide a definition based on how the word is used in the context of the story and provide the quote from the text.
Demesne -land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's own use
Populous - having a large population
Imperiously - assuming power or authority without justification
Sated - satisfy
Insular - ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.
Progeny - a descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring
Deft - neatly skillful and quick in one's movements.
Futilely - incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
Vilely - in a vile manner; "his vilely spelt and illiterate letters"
Hydrophobia - extreme or irrational fear of water
Impending - be about to happen
Calamity - an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
Surcharged- an additional charge or payment
Slaver - a person dealing in or owning slaves
Primitive - elating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something
Dormant - (of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep
Cunning- having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion
ACTIVITIES
"being good"- my definition of being good at home is to be kind to your siblings and parents. Respect friends and family. Dont be rude.
Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES using textual evidence (proof from the novel) to support your answers.
In the beginning of Chapter 1, how is Buck described?
He is four years old. He is half St. Bernard and half scotch shepherd.
Based on this description, how do you think he will deal with the hardships of the Yukon Territory?
He will be okay because he has long fur. Buthe doesnt know how snow fell.
Which of his traits will serve him in his new life? Which will he have to abandon to survive?
He had to abandon his family and owner.
What important lesson did Buck learn from the man with the club?
Dont mess with the guy ewith the guy eith the club.
What is meant by the line, "It was his introduction to the reign of primitive law, and he met the introduction halfway."?
It means what is going happen and giving little preview.
How did Francois begin to earn Buck's respect? From the description of this incident, predict what Buck's relationship will be with "a big, snowy-white fellow from Spitzbergen."?
He earned his respect because he was being fair. Buck will respect him even through if he is good or bad.
What is the significance of the title of this chapter?
Buck is turning wild.
VOCABULARY:
Provide a definition based on how the word is used in the context of the story and provide the quote from the text.
Demesne -land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's own use
Populous - having a large population
Imperiously - assuming power or authority without justification
Sated - satisfy
Insular - ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.
Progeny - a descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring
Deft - neatly skillful and quick in one's movements.
Futilely - incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
Vilely - in a vile manner; "his vilely spelt and illiterate letters"
Hydrophobia - extreme or irrational fear of water
Impending - be about to happen
Calamity - an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
Surcharged- an additional charge or payment
Slaver - a person dealing in or owning slaves
Primitive - elating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something
Dormant - (of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep
Cunning- having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion
ACTIVITIES
"being good"- my definition of being good at home is to be kind to your siblings and parents. Respect friends and family. Dont be rude.
How does school "good behavior" differ from home "good behavior"?
home "good behavior"
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school "good behavior"
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What actions does "being good" include?
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What behaviors or actions does it not include?
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