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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. Where is Buck finally unloaded after being sold by Manuel?

2. What does Manuel need money for?

3. What is the name of the first camp Buck gets to after his first dog team journey?

4. How does Buck feel about humans at the beginning of the book?

5. How many of Spitz's legs does Buck break before he is killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Curly killed?

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

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

4. How does Buck feel about humans at the beginning of the book?

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

6. What does Dolly do when she shows the madness she contracted?

7. What does Spitz do when he becomes threatened by Buck?

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

9. What happens when Buck awakens after he takes his first beating?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Buck endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

There were many different symbols present in this book. What are these symbols, and how does their presence alter the course of the plot?

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