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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of dog is Spitz?
(a) Boxer.
(b) Newfoundland.
(c) Husky.
(d) Mastiff.

2. What does the man do to Buck when he wakes up after beating him?
(a) Hits him again.
(b) Binds his wounds.
(c) Pats him on the head.
(d) Feeds him.

3. Who kills Spitz?
(a) Buck.
(b) Francois.
(c) Sol-lecks.
(d) A pack of dogs.

4. How many dogs are involved in the hunt in the woods?
(a) 20.
(b) 50.
(c) 40.
(d) 30.

5. What is the occupation of the man who buys Buck from the cruel man?
(a) Dog fighter.
(b) Courier.
(c) Gambler.
(d) Miner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Buck seen harnesses like the ones that are put on him?

2. What does Buck do to get the water he needs?

3. What does Dave do when Buck makes a mistake?

4. How does Spitz greet Billee and Joe?

5. What kind of disability does Sol-leks have?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Buck described at the beginning of the book?

2. What happens when Buck awakens after he takes his first beating?

3. How does Buck feel about humans at the beginning of the book?

4. What does Buck do when he gets hungry on the trail?

5. What does Buck see for the first time when he gets off the ship, and how does he react to it?

6. Who is Manuel, and why does Manuel sell Buck?

7. What damage is done when the camp is attacked by a pack of wild dogs?

8. What happens when Pike refuses to get out of his sleeping hole?

9. What does Spitz do that makes Buck hate him?

10. What does Spitz do when he becomes threatened by Buck?

(see the answer keys)

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