Multiple Choice
In The Call of the Wild, why did Buck end up in the Yukon Territory?
(1 point)
Responses
He was eager to join the hunt for gold.
He was eager to join the hunt for gold.
Judge Miller sold him to a pair of French Canadian mail carriers.
Judge Miller sold him to a pair of French Canadian mail carriers.
He was kidnapped by a gardener and sold to cover gambling debts.
He was kidnapped by a gardener and sold to cover gambling debts.
To determine why Buck ended up in the Yukon Territory in The Call of the Wild, we can analyze the options provided.
Option 1 states that Buck was eager to join the hunt for gold. This option does not align with the events of the story, as Buck's journey to the Yukon Territory was not prompted by his personal desire for gold hunting.
Option 2 suggests that Judge Miller sold Buck to a pair of French Canadian mail carriers. This option accurately reflects the events in the novel. Buck was indeed sold by Judge Miller, his original owner, to these mail carriers who were venturing to the Yukon Territory.
Option 3 claims that Buck was kidnapped by a gardener and sold to cover gambling debts. While gambling does play a role in the story, Buck's sale to cover debts is not portrayed in this manner.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
- Buck ended up in the Yukon Territory because Judge Miller sold him to a pair of French Canadian mail carriers.
By analyzing the provided options and connecting them to the key events in the story, we can determine the most accurate response.