Mystery of Keesh worksheet

Jack London

Directions: Use blue or black ink. Incorporate the question as part of the answer.

1. What is the setting of this story?

2. Who is the main character in the story and how does he change?

3. How did Keesh’s father die?

4. Many details about how these people live, how their society runs, their government, are presented realistically in the story. List three details of tribal life.

5. What characteristics other than his hunting skills make Keesh a great leader?

6. Describe briefly, Keesh’s method for killing a bear.

7. In many legends the hero is young. Why is this so?