1) Reread page 8 of the story. Answer the following question in 2-3

complete sentences: Why does Thorton say, "No, it is splendid and it is

terrible too".

John tests Buck by commanding him to jump off a cliff, which Buck obeys before John stops him at the last minute. Buck luxuriates in his primitive, almost mystical connection with John, while John seems more confused and possibly scared of the implications of Buck's devotion. In this way, John appears to have a less developed character than Buck, which seems surprising since Buck is a dog.