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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. Why does Buck refuse to go with the inexperienced men?

2. What does Buck NOT want to be with other dogs?

3. How does Buck view John?

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

5. What does John do to the man beating Buck?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Dave after running the same trail too many times?

2. What crazy command does John ask of Buck one day that Buck heedlessly tries to follow?

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

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

5. How does John treat his dogs?

6. What does Buck do to other men that he does not do to John?

7. What are Francois and Perrault ordered to do after getting to Skaguay in record time?

8. What does Buck do to cement his role as the leader under his new owners?

9. What happens when the men take Mercedes off of the sled?

10. What do Hal and Charles brag about to John Thornton, and how does John respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Which character do you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How does this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

Betrayal was a theme introduced near the very beginning of this book. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters are most affected by it?

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