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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Buck refuse to go with the inexperienced men?
(a) He is physically unable to rise.
(b) He likes John.
(c) He has a sense of impending doom.
(d) He hates the men.

3. What does John do when Buck tries to obey the crazy order?
(a) Jumps in front of Buck.
(b) Jumps in and saves him.
(c) Lets it happen.
(d) Orders him to stop.

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

5. What is the name of the inexperienced man's partner?
(a) Arnold.
(b) Charles.
(c) Matthew.
(d) Robert.

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

7. What are the men happy about after Spitz is dead?
(a) There is one less mouth to feed.
(b) They are traveling at record speed.
(c) Spitz won't bite them anymore.
(d) They have a happier team to lead.

8. Who are the dogs sold to?
(a) Damien.
(b) Darwin.
(c) Dallben.
(d) Dawson.

9. What is Buck so good at after Spitz is dead?
(a) Playing with the other dogs.
(b) Leading the pack.
(c) Raising morale in the pack.
(d) Getting the dogs to follow the rules.

10. What do the dogs need most, and are denied, by the new and inexperienced owners?
(a) Food.
(b) Warmth.
(c) Water.
(d) Rest.

11. What does Buck do that loses him the respect of his team?
(a) He chews out of his harness.
(b) He falls in his harness.
(c) He bites the owner.
(d) He eats a dead dog.

12. What do the inexperienced owners do to get the dogs to move faster?
(a) Break the trail for them.
(b) Feed them.
(c) Dump things off their sled.
(d) Beat them.

13. What does John call the inexperienced men when they brag about making it to the camp?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Blessed.
(c) Fools.
(d) Ignorant.

14. What does Buck like to do at night after becoming the leader?
(a) Fight.
(b) Sleep near the tent.
(c) Stare into the fire.
(d) Howl at the moon.

15. What does John do to the man beating Buck?
(a) Threatens to shoot him.
(b) Charges him with a whip.
(c) Pays him for Buck.
(d) Punches him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John do after Buck pulls the load for him?

2. What does Francois think has happened when Buck returns to camp alone after the hunt?

3. Why is Francois hesitant about placing Buck in the place he wants to be after Spitz is killed?

4. How does Buck perform after Spitz is killed?

5. What does Buck hear in the forest that stimulates old instincts?

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