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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 is John able to put on Buck's back that no one else can?

2. How do John's dogs react when John takes on Buck's care as well?

3. Where is Buck placed when Spitz is killed?

4. Who do John's dogs remind Buck of?

5. How do the inexperienced men die?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens on the morning Dave is killed?

4. What does Buck feel for the first time when he is with John and how does he show this?

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

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

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

8. What changes when Buck is allowed to lead after Spitz is killed?

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

10. What does Buck like to do at night while he is on the trail?

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

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 3

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?

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