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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something eaten by the group that attacks the campsite after Buck takes his stand with Spitz?

2. Where has Buck seen harnesses like the ones that are put on him?

3. Why does Buck steal from his masters?

4. What does Buck do to get the water he needs?

5. What is the first thing that Buck's new owner does to him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How is Spitz killed?

10. What does Buck do when he gets hungry on the trail?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How is the theme of diversity shown in this book, and which characters are most affected by this?

Essay Topic 3

Mercy and Justice were two themes that played a huge role in this book. Where are these themes present, and which characters are most affected by them?

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