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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Buck obey the man who beat him?
(a) He cannot fight back.
(b) He feeds him.
(c) He likes him.
(d) He has a club.

2. What does Buck steal from his masters when he gets hungry?
(a) Beans.
(b) Bacon.
(c) Jerky.
(d) Brean.

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

4. How does Buck greet Billee and Joe?
(a) He sniffs them and is subservient to them.
(b) He ignores them.
(c) He is friendly to them.
(d) He fights them.

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

6. Where is Buck taken when he gets off the ship in Chapter 2?
(a) Darwin Beach.
(b) Donner Beach.
(c) Delwy Beach.
(d) Dyea Beach.

7. Who saves Buck from the dog who attacks him after his exhausting chase from the mad dog?
(a) Sol-lecks.
(b) Pike.
(c) Francois.
(d) Perrault.

8. What attacks the campsite after Buck takes a stand with Spitz?
(a) A group of indians.
(b) A group of wild huskies.
(c) A pack of wolves.
(d) Another dog team.

9. What does Dave do when Buck makes a mistake?
(a) Nips him.
(b) Barks at him.
(c) Snarls with teeth bared.
(d) Scratches his nose.

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

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

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

13. Where is Buck finally unloaded after being sold by Manuel?
(a) Seattle.
(b) Oregon.
(c) Alaska.
(d) California.

14. What is the occupation of the man who buys Buck from the cruel man?
(a) Miner.
(b) Gambler.
(c) Courier.
(d) Dog fighter.

15. How much money is Buck sold for?
(a) $300.
(b) $900.
(c) $700.
(d) $500.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the first dog on the team to go mad killed?

2. Where is Buck kept after Manuel sells him?

3. What does Buck do to stay in shape at the beginning of the book?

4. What is the first thing that Buck's new owner does to him?

5. Which dog refuses to get out of his sleeping hole the day after Buck is chased by the mad dog?

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