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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. Why does Buck steal from his masters?
(a) He wants to be accepted by other dogs.
(b) His food was stolen.
(c) He finds it fun.
(d) He was hungry.

2. What does Dave enjoy doing?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Working.
(c) Playing.
(d) Eating.

3. What does Francois worry about most after the attackers have left the campsite?
(a) They are too far from the next place to get supplies.
(b) They will come back.
(c) They were mad dogs.
(d) Their mail cargo was damaged.

4. Where is Buck finally unloaded after being sold by Manuel?
(a) Oregon.
(b) Alaska.
(c) California.
(d) Seattle.

5. What is the first thing that Buck's new owner does to him?
(a) Puts a muzzle on him.
(b) Feeds him.
(c) Hits him.
(d) Chokes him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dogs does the man who buys Buck from the cruel man already have?

2. How is Spitz threatened by Buck?

3. Who breaks the trail for the dogs after leaving the first camp?

4. Who does Buck watch get killed after getting off the ship?

5. What kind of food is Buck given on the trail?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Curly killed?

2. How is Buck's life described at the beginning of the book?

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

4. What does Francois do when Buck's feet show the strain of the heavy work?

5. What does Buck do that causes Sol-leks to attack him?

6. How does Buck feel during the hunt for the rabbit?

7. What is Buck forced to realize when he gets off the ship at Dyea?

8. What does Dolly do when she shows the madness she contracted?

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

10. How does Buck stay warm in the snow on his first night at Dyea?

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