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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do John's dogs react when John takes on Buck's care as well?
(a) They fought him.
(b) They ignored him.
(c) They gladly welcomed him.
(d) They were jealous of him.

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

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

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

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

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

7. What is Francois ordered to do when they reach their destination?
(a) Take some of his leave time.
(b) Leave.
(c) Make the trip back in record time.
(d) Sell the dogs.

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

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

10. What is the name of the wife of the man who purchases Buck after he returns to Skaguay?
(a) Monica.
(b) Mercedes.
(c) Melissa.
(d) Meredith.

11. What does Dave refuse to do when he falls ill?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Take medication.
(c) Eat.
(d) Walk behind the sled.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does John say to all the offers to buy Buck from him?

3. What is the first mistake the new owners make towards their dogs on the trail?

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

5. What does Buck see that lets him know his new owners are clueless?

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