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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Buck stay warm his first night in the snow?
(a) He sleeps with the other dogs.
(b) He sleeps next to the banked fire.
(c) He sneaks into the tent.
(d) He digs a hole in the snow.

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

3. How does Buck feel about humans at the beginning of the book?
(a) He respects them.
(b) He hates them.
(c) He is protective of them.
(d) He fears them.

4. What is Manuel's occupation?
(a) Driver.
(b) Mechanic.
(c) Gambler.
(d) Gardener.

5. Which of the following is NOT something eaten by the group that attacks the campsite after Buck takes his stand with Spitz?
(a) Whip leather.
(b) A bucket of lard.
(c) Tent straps.
(d) Moccasins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Buck take great pride in on the trail?

2. What is the name of the man with the whip's partner?

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

4. Where is Buck finally unloaded after being sold by Manuel?

5. What does Buck do one night that links him to his ancestors?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Buck feel during the hunt for the rabbit?

2. How is Buck described at the beginning of the book?

3. What does Buck do that causes Sol-leks to attack him?

4. How do the dogs react when they begin the work of pulling the sled?

5. What happens when Buck awakens after he takes his first beating?

6. What does Francois do when Buck's feet show the strain of the heavy work?

7. How does Buck stay warm in the snow on his first night at Dyea?

8. How does Buck feel about humans at the beginning of the book?

9. What damage is done when the camp is attacked by a pack of wild dogs?

10. What happens when Pike refuses to get out of his sleeping hole?

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