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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Buck do to stay in shape at the beginning of the book?
(a) Trains.
(b) Runs.
(c) Hunts.
(d) Swims.

2. What does Buck do to get the water he needs?
(a) Breaks ice.
(b) Eats snow.
(c) Drinks from his master's ration.
(d) Eats extra meat.

3. How is Spitz threatened by Buck?
(a) Buck is a bigger and stronger dog.
(b) Buck has beaten him in many fights.
(c) Buck is better liked by the masters.
(d) He thinks Buck will take away his leadership.

4. What does the man who unloads Buck do when Buck growls ferociously?
(a) Hits him.
(b) Smiles.
(c) Growls back.
(d) Screams.

5. What do men do to Buck to enrage him just after Manuel sells him?
(a) Mock him.
(b) Refuse to feed him.
(c) Poke him with sticks.
(d) Hit him.

6. What does Buck take great pride in on the trail?
(a) His place with the masters.
(b) His strength.
(c) His intelligence.
(d) His work.

7. What are the men at the first camp building when Buck gets there?
(a) Wagons.
(b) Boats.
(c) Buildings.
(d) Mine shafts.

8. What does Buck see for the first time when he is unloaded after being sold by the cruel man?
(a) Mud.
(b) Snow.
(c) Rain.
(d) The ocean.

9. Where is the man from who buys Buck from the cruel man?
(a) Canada.
(b) Alaska.
(c) Washington.
(d) California.

10. Who laughs about the death that Buck witnesses after getting off the ship?
(a) Curly.
(b) The man in the red sweater.
(c) Spitz.
(d) Dave.

11. Where does the man hit Buck that causes the most pain?
(a) His nose.
(b) His back.
(c) His paws.
(d) His jaw.

12. What is the name of the man with the whip's partner?
(a) Paul.
(b) Perry.
(c) Perrault.
(d) Peter.

13. How many dogs are involved in the hunt in the woods?
(a) 50.
(b) 40.
(c) 20.
(d) 30.

14. How many times does Buck charge at the man who finally unloads him?
(a) 12.
(b) 20.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

15. Who encourages Buck to attack Spitz in Chapter 3?
(a) Dave.
(b) Joe.
(c) Francois.
(d) Perrault.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man hit Buck with when he is finally unloaded?

2. What is the occupation of most of the men at the first campsite?

3. What kind of dog is bought with Buck from the cruel man?

4. What kind of food is Buck given on the trail?

5. Why does Buck steal from his masters?

(see the answer keys)

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