1. Call of the Wild - Jack London

2. 2. What predictions can you make based on the cover?
Call of the Wild pre- reading questions
1. Based on the title, what do you think the book might be about?
2. What predictions can you make based on the cover?
3. What characteristics would someone need in order to survive in the wilderness? Why?

3. Setting of Call of the Wild When: at the end
of the 19th century
(late 1800's) -
during the Gold Rush
Where: Northern
Canada and Alaska
near the Yukon and
Klondike
Rivers

4. Jack London

5. Chapter 1: Into the Primitive
25 minutes

6. 1.
In the beginning of Chapter 1, how is Buck described?
Based on this description, how do you think he will deal with the hardships of the Yukon Territory?
Which of his traits will serve him well in his new life?
Which will he have to abandon to survive? 2.
What important lesson did Buck learn from the man with the club?
What is meant by the line, "It was his introduction to the reign of primitive law, and he met the introduction halfway."? 3.
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." 4.
What is the significance of the title of this chapter?

7. Name of owner
and description
Major events in chapter
Buck's traits
Buck's adaptations
to his environment
Primitive (1) vs. Domesticated (10)
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