Buck refuses to pull the sled for Hal, Charles, and Mercedes because he senses danger in their actions and decisions. Throughout the story, Buck becomes more attuned to the instincts of survival and recognizes that the trio is overworking him and not treating the dogs properly, which puts them in jeopardy.
Why does Buck refuse to pull the sled for Hal, Charles, and Mercedes?(1 point)
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He is afraid of being beaten.
He is afraid of being beaten.
He senses danger in their actions and decisions.
He senses danger in their actions and decisions.
He is waiting to be fed.
He is waiting to be fed.
He feels loyal only to John Thornton.
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