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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 Buck NOT want to be with other dogs?

2. What does Buck do that loses him the respect of his team?

3. What kind of memories does Buck most enjoy thinking about at night after he has become the leader?

4. Why is Francois hesitant about placing Buck in the place he wants to be after Spitz is killed?

5. How heavy is the load that Buck pulls for John?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the dogs try to pull the overloaded sled of the inexperienced men?

2. How do John's dogs react to Buck being included into John's house?

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

4. Why is John left at the river?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Valor was a theme of this book that was very important to many of the characters involved. Where does this theme of valor present itself and how do these occurrences affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Security and safety were two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

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