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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. How is Dave killed?
(a) He is killed by another dog.
(b) He is worked too hard on the trail.
(c) The driver shoots him.
(d) He freezes to death.

2. What are the men happy about after Spitz is dead?
(a) They have a happier team to lead.
(b) Spitz won't bite them anymore.
(c) There is one less mouth to feed.
(d) They are traveling at record speed.

3. What does John do after Buck pulls the load for him?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Cries.
(c) Embraces Buck.
(d) Faints.

4. What does John tell the inexperienced men not to do?
(a) Beat their dogs.
(b) Anger Buck.
(c) Cross the river.
(d) Continue without rest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What injury does John get the year before he finds Buck?

2. What is Buck so good at after Spitz is dead?

3. How many dogs comprise the team of the new and inexperienced owner of Buck?

4. How heavy is the load that Buck pulls for John?

5. How does Buck show his care for John?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Dave after running the same trail too many times?

2. What happens on the morning Dave is killed?

3. What changes when Buck is allowed to lead after Spitz is killed?

4. What does Buck like to do at night while he is on the trail?

5. What crazy command does John ask of Buck one day that Buck heedlessly tries to follow?

6. What does Buck feel for the first time when he is with John and how does he show this?

7. How does Buck feel when he begins the journey with his new and inexperienced owners?

8. What do Hal and Charles brag about to John Thornton, and how does John respond?

9. Why is John left at the river?

10. How does Buck first know that his new owners are not experienced?

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