Chapter+Four

**__Discussion Questions __** **__Vocabulary __**
 * Chapter 4 **
 * __Who Has Won the Mastership __**
 * · The next day Perrault and François deciphered what happened to Spitz from Buck’s fresh wounds. They decided to make Sol-leks lead dog because of his experience and were shocked when Buck attacked the older dog demanding to take Spitz’s place. For the rest of the morning, the men tried to force Buck back into his place in line to no avail. Aware that they were falling behind schedule, they gave in and put Back as lead dog. The men were delighted to find that Buck was an outstanding leader. He made quick, sure decisions and soon forced the rest of the team to do their best. He even succeeded in bullying the fierce Joe into shape, something Spitz had never been able to do. The team finished the run in record time and then was sold by a tearful Perrault and François to a “Scotch-half breed.” Under his direction, the team pulled a heavy load of mail back down the trail they had just traveled. Along the way, Dave became ill. His condition worsened until the drivers unharnessed him so that he could run along with the team without pulling the heavy load. But, Dave’s pride as a sled dog would not accept his new role. He forced the drivers to let him serve in the traces until he could no longer go on. At that point the driver had to shoot him. This was another lesson for Buck.
 * · Describe Buck’s qualities as the new team leader. How is he similar to Spitz? How is he different?
 * · Describe the man in Buck’s dream. What is the significance of the dreams? What is London trying to show us with these dreams?
 * · What is the significance of Dave’s death? Does it remind you of any other work you’ve read or of any event from your life?
 * · **__Obdurate __** : stubborn
 * · **__Celerity __** : speed
 * · **__Lugubriously __** : sadly; gloomily
 * · **__Convulsive __** : producing upheaval, shaking