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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Buck steal from his masters?
(a) He wants to be accepted by other dogs.
(b) His food was stolen.
(c) He was hungry.
(d) He finds it fun.

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

3. How many dogs are in the team before Buck begins his first journey?
(a) 11.
(b) 9.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

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

5. What does the man hit Buck with when he is finally unloaded?
(a) A club.
(b) His hand.
(c) A chair.
(d) A whip.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Buck describe his first few days after getting off the ship?

2. How does Buck greet Billee and Joe?

3. What does Manuel need money for?

4. Where does Buck live at the beginning of the book?

5. What is the occupation of the man who buys Buck from the cruel man?

(see the answer key)

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