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The Call of the Wild by Jack London | Book Club

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The Call of the Wild	by Jack London | Book Club

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Suggested by: Miriam K.
Pages to read: 85
ISBN: 9781954839144 (Originally listed edition)
ISBN: 9789358569469 (Edition Eugene is using)

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While reading the book, consider the below questions:
•What is the raison d’etre of the book? For what purpose did the author write the book? Why do people read this book?
•What are some limitations of the book?
•To whom would you suggest this book?
•Who is Buck?
•Why did people want dogs like Buck?
•What was Buck’s life like at Judge Miller’s place?
•What happened at the Raisin Grower’s Association meeting?
•Who stole Buck and why?
•What lesson did Buck learn about the man with a club?
•Who is Spitz?
•Who is Francois?
•How did Buck learn to sleep in the cold?
•What was Buck’s experience being part of a sled dog team?
•How fast did Buck eat?
•Why did Buck steal?
•How did Buck’s behavior change by being a sled dog?
•How did Buck’s change physically?
•Which dog was the lead dog?
•Who was Mercedes?
•Who was Hal?
•Who was John Thornton?
•What was the relationship between John Thornton and Buck?
•What bet did John Thornton place on Buck?
•What happened when Buck was able to go into the woods?
•Who are the Yeehats and what happened to them?
•How does the treatment of a pet affect the pet?

Your questions are important and will take priority. If you have questions about the book's content or related ideas, either let me know what your questions are or raise them during the discussion.

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