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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Francois think has happened when Buck returns to camp alone after the hunt?
(a) Spitz ran off with the pack.
(b) Spitz was stolen.
(c) Spitz was killed.
(d) Spitz will be along in a while.

2. What is the first big stop for the team after Spitz is killed?
(a) Skallguay.
(b) Skaguay.
(c) Skyway.
(d) Skagakaway.

3. What does Buck do to cement his place as a leader under the new driver?
(a) Wins fights.
(b) Protects the weaker dogs.
(c) Leads well.
(d) Displays his strength.

4. Why are the dogs unable to move the sled of their new owners?
(a) The woman is riding it.
(b) It is overloaded.
(c) They need to be whipped harder.
(d) They are all too weak.

5. 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) They have a happier team to lead.
(d) Spitz won't bite them anymore.

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

7. What does Buck hear in the forest that stimulates old instincts?
(a) A growl.
(b) Howling.
(c) A thunderstorm.
(d) Gunfire.

8. What emotion does Buck feel for the first time with John?
(a) Loyalty.
(b) Duty.
(c) Love.
(d) Fear.

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

10. What time of day is it when Francois realizes what has happened to Spitz?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Noon.
(c) Evening.
(d) Morning.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who haunts Buck at John's fireside?

2. What kinds of things does Buck remember at night after he has become the leader?

3. What does Buck want to be with other dogs?

4. What does John do when Buck tries to obey the crazy order?

5. What does Dave refuse to do when he falls ill?

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