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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Francois do when he sees how hard the trail is on Buck's feet?
(a) Makes little booties for him.
(b) Puts a poultice on them at night.
(c) Lets him ride on the sled.
(d) Pushes him harder to toughen him up.

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

3. Who kills the animal the dogs are hunting in the woods?
(a) Buck.
(b) Dave.
(c) Spitz.
(d) Sol-lecks.

4. How does Buck describe his first few days after getting off the ship?
(a) Terrifying.
(b) Nightmarish.
(c) Exhilarating.
(d) Exhausting.

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

6. What is Spitz's full name?
(a) Spitzer.
(b) Vonglowerspitz.
(c) Spitzbegen.
(d) Abramaspitz.

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

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

9. What does Buck promise himself when the rope is taken off his neck after he is sold by Manuel?
(a) He will find the Judge.
(b) He will never wear another rope.
(c) He will bite the next human to touch him.
(d) He will kill the man that put the rope on him.

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

11. Who kills Spitz?
(a) Sol-lecks.
(b) Buck.
(c) Francois.
(d) A pack of dogs.

12. What is the name of the first camp Buck gets to after his first dog team journey?
(a) Bushman River.
(b) Barrett Hollow.
(c) Balow Stream.
(d) Lake Bennett.

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

14. Who goads Buck into fights in Chapter 3?
(a) Billee.
(b) Dave.
(c) Sol-lecks.
(d) Spitz.

15. How is Buck transferred after being sold by the cruel man?
(a) Train.
(b) Walking.
(c) Truck.
(d) Ship.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the man who whips Buck when he is put in his harness?

3. Where is Buck taken when he gets off the ship in Chapter 2?

4. How does Buck greet Billee and Joe?

5. How does Spitz greet Billee and Joe?

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