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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. How many dogs does the man who buys Buck from the cruel man already have?

3. Who attacks Buck after he has had an exhausting chase from the mad dog?

4. Which dog refuses to get out of his sleeping hole the day after Buck is chased by the mad dog?

5. How cold is it when the team breaks through ice in the river?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How are Billee and Joe received by the other dogs on the team?

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

4. How is Buck's life described at the beginning of the book?

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

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

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

8. What does Buck see for the first time when he gets off the ship, and how does he react to it?

9. How is Spitz killed?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Courage and fear were two attributes that were seen a number of times in this book. Where do they appear, and how does the presence of these feelings change the characters who were involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Each of the dogs had very different characteristics and personalities. What are the defining features of each of the dogs, and how does their individuality affect the course of the plot?

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