View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the occupation of most of the men at the first campsite?

3. What does Buck see for the first time when he is unloaded after being sold by the cruel man?

4. How does Buck stay warm his first night in the snow?

5. Who laughs about the death that Buck witnesses after getting off the ship?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Francois use to train Buck on the harness, and how does Buck feel about it?

6. Who buys Buck from the man in the red sweater?

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

8. How do the dogs react when they begin the work of pulling the sled?

9. Where in the harness line is Buck placed, and why?

10. How is Buck changed when he is released from his rope by the men who unload him from the train?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Betrayal was a theme introduced near the very beginning of this book. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters are most affected by it?

Essay Topic 2

Security and safety were two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 800 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample