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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) The dogs turn on them.
(b) They fall into the river.
(c) They freeze to death.
(d) They starve.

2. What kinds of things does Buck remember at night after he has become the leader?
(a) Perrault and Francois.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) His time with the judge.
(d) His time with the man in the red sweater.

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

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

5. What does John say to all the offers to buy Buck from him?
(a) He laughs in their faces.
(b) He keeps raising the price.
(c) He flatly refuses.
(d) He threatens to kill them.

6. What does the woman do when the men forcibly remove her from the sled?
(a) Throws things at the men.
(b) Sits on the ground without moving.
(c) Faints.
(d) Screams until they relent.

7. How does Buck show his care for John?
(a) He nibbles on his hand.
(b) He protects him.
(c) He never leaves his side.
(d) He brings him presents.

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

9. How does Buck perform after Spitz is killed?
(a) He excels.
(b) There is no change.
(c) He is terrible.
(d) He is distracted.

10. What season is it when John finds Buck?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Fall.
(d) Summer.

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

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

13. What does John do after Buck pulls the load for him?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Embraces Buck.
(c) Cries.
(d) Faints.

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

15. What is the name of the dog that tries to nurse Buck to health?
(a) Scat.
(b) Skunk.
(c) Skeet.
(d) Scoot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of memories does Buck most enjoy thinking about at night after he has become the leader?

2. How far does the team average every day after Spitz is killed?

3. What crazy thing does John order Buck to do one day?

4. Why is John left by the river when he is injured?

5. What does Buck do to other men that he refuses to do to John?

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