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

2. What is John able to put on Buck's back that no one else can?
(a) A child.
(b) A human's coat.
(c) A pack.
(d) A jug of water.

3. What is the name of the wife of the man who purchases Buck after he returns to Skaguay?
(a) Melissa.
(b) Meredith.
(c) Mercedes.
(d) Monica.

4. What does Buck do to other men that he refuses to do to John?
(a) Steal from him.
(b) Beg from him.
(c) Bring food to him.
(d) Sleep next to him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Buck perform after Spitz is killed?

2. What time of day is it when Francois realizes what has happened to Spitz?

3. What are most of the dogs on the team doing when they return to Skaguay?

4. What does Buck hear in the forest that stimulates old instincts?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does John do when he sees the men beating Buck before they cross the river?

5. What does Buck do to cement his role as the leader under his new owners?

6. What happens when the dogs try to pull the overloaded sled of the inexperienced men?

7. Why does Buck refuse to take another step with Hal and Charles when they are about to cross the river?

8. What is Buck reminded of as he spends time recuperating with John and his dogs?

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

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

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