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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. Where is Buck taken when he gets off the ship in Chapter 2?
(a) Darwin Beach.
(b) Delwy Beach.
(c) Donner Beach.
(d) Dyea Beach.

3. Who tries to punish the dog who refuses to get out of his sleeping hole the day after Buck is chased by the mad dog?
(a) Francois.
(b) Buck.
(c) Spitz.
(d) Sol-lecks.

4. What is the name of the man who whips Buck when he is put in his harness?
(a) Frances.
(b) Francois.
(c) Frank.
(d) Ferdinand.

5. How is Buck transported after Manuel sells him?
(a) Car.
(b) Caged truck.
(c) Train.
(d) Walking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the dog who teaches Buck to steal?

2. What does Dave enjoy doing?

3. Where does the man hit Buck that causes the most pain?

4. Where does Buck live at the beginning of the book?

5. How is Spitz threatened by Buck?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the man who buys Buck from Manuel do to him?

3. How does the man in the red sweater react to Buck's anger and ferocity?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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