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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Buck hear in the forest that stimulates old instincts?
(a) Gunfire.
(b) Howling.
(c) A thunderstorm.
(d) A growl.
2. Where is Buck placed when Spitz is killed?
(a) In the rear.
(b) In the lead.
(c) In his old spot.
(d) In Sol-leck's old spot.
3. What are the men happy about after Spitz is dead?
(a) Spitz won't bite them anymore.
(b) There is one less mouth to feed.
(c) They are traveling at record speed.
(d) They have a happier team to lead.
4. What does Buck like to do at night after becoming the leader?
(a) Fight.
(b) Howl at the moon.
(c) Stare into the fire.
(d) Sleep near the tent.
5. How does Buck perform after Spitz is killed?
(a) He excels.
(b) He is distracted.
(c) He is terrible.
(d) There is no change.
6. What do the dogs need most, and are denied, by the new and inexperienced owners?
(a) Warmth.
(b) Rest.
(c) Water.
(d) Food.
7. What kind of memories does Buck most enjoy thinking about at night after he has become the leader?
(a) His time with the man in the red sweater.
(b) His time with the judge.
(c) Memories from his ancestors.
(d) Perrault and Francois.
8. What does John tell the inexperienced men not to do?
(a) Cross the river.
(b) Continue without rest.
(c) Beat their dogs.
(d) Anger Buck.
9. Why does the new owner think the dogs are unable to move his sled?
(a) They are all too weak.
(b) It is overloaded.
(c) The woman is riding it.
(d) They need to be whipped harder.
10. How many dogs comprise the team of the new and inexperienced owner of Buck?
(a) 16.
(b) 14.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.
11. What does Buck NOT want to be with other dogs?
(a) The father.
(b) The leader.
(c) The follower.
(d) The protector.
12. What season is it when John finds Buck?
(a) Fall.
(b) Spring.
(c) Winter.
(d) Summer.
13. Where is John Thornton's camp?
(a) By the Green Lake.
(b) In the Black Woods.
(c) In the Red City.
(d) On the White River.
14. What is Perrault ordered to do when they reach their destination?
(a) Make the trip back in record time.
(b) Sell the dogs.
(c) Take some of his leave time.
(d) Leave.
15. What emotion does Buck feel for the first time with John?
(a) Love.
(b) Fear.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Duty.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is Francois hesitant about placing Buck in the place he wants to be after Spitz is killed?
2. How many dogs belonging to the inexperienced owners die on the trail?
3. How far does the team average every day after Spitz is killed?
4. What does John do to the man beating Buck?
5. What does John do when Buck tries to obey the crazy order?
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