Question

to what was buck's kidnappers refering when he said, "If I don't get the hydrophoby"?
a fear of water
rabies
a piece of medical equipment

Answer 1

"Hydrophoby" is a folksy pronunciation of hydrophobia, better known today as rabies. Rabies was once called hydrophobia because an early symptom of the fatal disease is increased fear.

Answer 2

thank you :)

Answer 3

c; No problem