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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. How does Dave greet Billee and Joe?

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

3. What does the man do to Buck when he wakes up after beating him?

4. What kind of disability does Sol-leks have?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Spitz do that makes Buck hate him?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buck and Spitz were both very dynamic leaders in this book with strong followings. What are the differences in the two styles of leadership, and how do these differences affect their characters, their followers, and their role in the plot?

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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