Based on the passage, Buck is indirectly characterized as intelligent. The dog-driver acknowledges that Buck is learning quickly, indicating that he is sharp and capable of picking up skills efficiently. This reflects Buck's intelligence as an important asset to the team.
A shout from Francois hailed his appearance. “Wot I say?” the dog-driver cried to Perrault. “Dat Buck for sure learn queek as anyt’ing.”
Perrault nodded gravely. As courier for the Canadian Government, bearing important despatches, he was anxious to secure the best dogs, and he was particularly gladdened by the possession of Buck.
—The Call of the Wild,
Jack London
Based on this passage, how is Buck indirectly characterized?
anxious
slow to pick up new information
an important member of the team
intelligent
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