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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 is Francois hesitant about placing Buck in the place he wants to be after Spitz is killed?
(a) He wants Buck to be trained in a new position.
(b) He thinks Spitz will come to camp soon.
(c) He is too tired to shift the harness spacings.
(d) Buck is not as experienced.

2. What kinds of things does Buck remember at night after he has become the leader?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) Perrault and Francois.
(c) His time with the man in the red sweater.
(d) His time with the judge.

3. What does the woman do when the men forcibly remove her from the sled?
(a) Screams until they relent.
(b) Sits on the ground without moving.
(c) Faints.
(d) Throws things at the men.

4. What do the dogs need most, and are denied, by the new and inexperienced owners?
(a) Warmth.
(b) Food.
(c) Water.
(d) Rest.

5. What does Dave refuse to do when he falls ill?
(a) Walk behind the sled.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Eat.
(d) Take medication.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the first mistake the new owners make towards their dogs on the trail?

3. Which dog develops an internal injury on the trail?

4. Who are the dogs sold to?

5. What does Buck do to cement his place as a leader under the new driver?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when the team is being prepared to run after Spitz has been killed?

4. How does John treat his dogs?

5. What bet does Buck win for John one day and how does Thornton react to this?

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. Why is John left at the river?

9. What are Francois and Perrault ordered to do after getting to Skaguay in record time?

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

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