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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the new owner think the dogs are unable to move his sled?
(a) It is overloaded.
(b) The woman is riding it.
(c) They are all too weak.
(d) They need to be whipped harder.

2. How heavy is the load that Buck pulls for John?
(a) 500 pounds.
(b) 1,000 pounds.
(c) 800 pounds.
(d) 900 pounds.

3. How do the inexperienced men die?
(a) They starve.
(b) They fall into the river.
(c) The dogs turn on them.
(d) They freeze to death.

4. Which dog develops an internal injury on the trail?
(a) Sol-lecks.
(b) Dave.
(c) Pike.
(d) Billee.

5. How far is the journey the dogs take to return to Skaguay?
(a) 1,000 miles.
(b) 1,500 miles.
(c) 1,200 miles.
(d) 800 miles.

6. How many dogs belonging to the inexperienced owners die on the trail?
(a) 7.
(b) 10.
(c) 9.
(d) 8.

7. What does the inexperienced man threaten John with?
(a) A knife.
(b) An axe.
(c) A gun.
(d) A whip.

8. How does John treat his dogs?
(a) Like they are his children.
(b) Like his possessions.
(c) Like slaves.
(d) Like friends.

9. Why is John left by the river when he is injured?
(a) To wait for another group to join.
(b) To recuperate.
(c) To keep from slowing down the group.
(d) To wait for help.

10. What does Buck NOT want to be with other dogs?
(a) The leader.
(b) The follower.
(c) The protector.
(d) The father.

11. Where is Buck placed when Spitz is killed?
(a) In the lead.
(b) In Sol-leck's old spot.
(c) In his old spot.
(d) In the rear.

12. What is John able to put on Buck's back that no one else can?
(a) A child.
(b) A pack.
(c) A jug of water.
(d) A human's coat.

13. What injury does John get the year before he finds Buck?
(a) He froze his feet.
(b) He broke his leg.
(c) He sprained his knee.
(d) He lost an eye.

14. Where is John Thornton's camp?
(a) In the Black Woods.
(b) In the Red City.
(c) By the Green Lake.
(d) On the White River.

15. What kind of reputation does Buck have after killing Spitz?
(a) Emancipator.
(b) Fierce fighter.
(c) Great leader.
(d) Wild dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What season is it when John finds Buck?

2. How does Buck view John?

3. What is the name of the inexperienced man's partner?

4. What is Francois ordered to do when they reach their destination?

5. How does Buck show his care for John?

(see the answer keys)

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