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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Buck live at the beginning of the book?
(a) Colorado.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Arkansas.
(d) California.

2. Who does Buck think will savagely attack him when he gets off the ship?
(a) Snow.
(b) The other dogs.
(c) Men.
(d) Trains.

3. What is the man wearing that Buck sees when he is finally unloaded?
(a) A green jacket.
(b) A ball cap.
(c) Sunglasses.
(d) A red sweater.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who laughs about the death that Buck witnesses after getting off the ship?

2. What makes Buck feel ashamed when he is unloaded by the man who buys Buck from the cruel man?

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

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

5. What is the name of the dog who teaches Buck to steal?

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