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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 does John call the inexperienced men when they brag about making it to the camp?

2. How does Buck perform after Spitz is killed?

3. How far is the journey the dogs take to return to Skaguay?

4. Where does Buck want to be harnessed when he returns to camp after killing Spitz?

5. What kind of reputation does Buck have after killing Spitz?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does John treat his dogs?

2. What is Buck reminded of as he spends time recuperating with John and his dogs?

3. How does Buck feel about his new masters and his new job?

4. What does John do when he sees the men beating Buck before they cross the river?

5. How does Buck first know that his new owners are not experienced?

6. What bet does Buck win for John one day and how does Thornton react to this?

7. Why does Buck refuse to take another step with Hal and Charles when they are about to cross the river?

8. What happens when the team is being prepared to run after Spitz has been killed?

9. How does Buck feel when he begins the journey with his new and inexperienced owners?

10. What happens on the morning Dave is killed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

Dave was a minor character whose presence made a big difference in the plot. How does he accomplish this? What are some ways that his presence, however brief, altered the outcome of the plot? What would have happened differently if he had not been in the book at all?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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