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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. The narrator states in the opening of Chapter 3: “The Hunger Cry” that the day began how?

2. How many cubs does She-Wolf give birth to in Chapter 5: “The Lair”?

3. Approximately how many wolves comprise the whole pack in Chapter 4: “The Battle of the Fangs”?

4. Until what time does the daylight last as Bill and Henry travel in Chapter 2: “The She-Wolf”?

5. What does the narrator juxtapose against the power of fear in White Fang in Chapter 7: “The Wall of the World”?

Short Essay Questions

1. What obstacles do the characters face in defending themselves in Chapter 2: “The She-Wolf”?

2. What causes Bill’s growing anxiety in Chapter 2: “The She-Wolf”? How does he secure the dogs?

3. What does Henry do with Lord Alfred in Chapter 3: “The Hunger Cry”? Why?

4. What is the setting of Chapter 5: “The Lair”? How many cubs does the She-Wolf have?

5. How is the battle with the lynx described in Chapter 8: “The Law of Meat”?

6. Where does the She-Wolf go in the end of Chapter 4: “The Battle of the Fangs”? Who accompanies her?

7. What animals attack White Fang on his first venture outside the den in Chapter 7: “The Wall of the World”?

8. How is Henry saved from peril at the end of Chapter 3: “The Hunger Cry”? What does he relate of his travails?

9. What is the setting of Chapter 1: “The Trail of Meat”? Where are the travelers going?

10. What happens on the second night as the men continue their journey in Chapter 2: “The She-Wolf”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss White Fang’s existence as a dog fighter in Chapter 17: “The Reign of Hate.” How does this chapter in the book illustrate the theme of nature versus nurture? What animals does White Fang fight? What are the emotions that White Fang goes through at this time?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of a third-person omniscient narrator in White Fang. What are the advantages and disadvantages to this narrative style? How are White Fang’s thoughts portrayed? What are notable elements of the language in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Jim Hall in the novel. What history does Jim Hall have with Judge Scott? Why has Hall sworn revenge on the Scott family? How does White Fang defend Sierra Vista from Jim Hall?

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