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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of reputation does Buck have after killing Spitz?
(a) Fierce fighter.
(b) Emancipator.
(c) Great leader.
(d) Wild dog.

2. 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.

3. Why is Francois hesitant about placing Buck in the place he wants to be after Spitz is killed?
(a) He is too tired to shift the harness spacings.
(b) He thinks Spitz will come to camp soon.
(c) He wants Buck to be trained in a new position.
(d) Buck is not as experienced.

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

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

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

7. How many dogs does John have when he finds Buck?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

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

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

10. How far is the journey the dogs take to return to Skaguay?
(a) 1,500 miles.
(b) 800 miles.
(c) 1,200 miles.
(d) 1,000 miles.

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

12. What crazy thing does John order Buck to do one day?
(a) Jump into a wildly rushing river.
(b) Kill another dog.
(c) Jump off a cliff.
(d) Lay down and die.

13. How many dogs comprise the team of the new and inexperienced owner of Buck?
(a) 14.
(b) 16.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman do when the men forcibly remove her from the sled?

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

3. What is the first big stop for the team after Spitz is killed?

4. What is the name of the wife of the man who purchases Buck after he returns to Skaguay?

5. What emotion does Buck feel for the first time with John?

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