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Part IV– Chapter 1: The Enemy of His Kind

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Questions

1) What is the main idea of this chapter?

2) The author says that any chance for White Fang to "fraternise" with other dogs was destroyed when he was appointed leader of the sled team.

What does the word "fraternise" mean as used in this chapter?

3) The author uses an analogy of an ingrown hair to illustrate a point.

What point is he trying to make with the analogy?

4) White Fang "disdained" the idea of receiving protection from his gods.

What does the word "disdained" mean in this chapter?

5) What does White Fang represent to the other dogs?

6) The author states that for White Fang, "life and footing were synonymous."

What does this mean?

7) In this chapter, where do White Fang and Grey Beaver travel to sell and trade goods?

8) Why does White Fang consider the white men to be superior gods to the Indians?

9) How does White Fang feel about the dogs that belong to the white men?

10) The author repeatedly refers to clay being "moulded."

What is molding White Fang?

11) Were there any events that weren't clear to you?