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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. What kind of dog is bought with Buck from the cruel man?

2. Who does Manuel sell Buck to?

3. Where does the man hit Buck that causes the most pain?

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

5. Where is Buck kept after Manuel sells him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How is Buck described at the beginning of the book?

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

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

What are some of the ways Buck and John show their love to each other, and how do these displays alter the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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