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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 animal does One-Eye succeed in taking home to the She-Wolf and cubs in the end of Chapter 5: “The Lair”?

2. White Fang discovers and devours a nest of what birds on his first foray from the den in Chapter 7: “The Wall of the World”?

3. What animal does One-Eye see first when hunting for food for his new family in Chapter 5: “The Lair”?

4. What animal does One-Eye and She-Wolf catch outside of the Indian settlement in Chapter 4: “The Battle of the Fangs”?

5. What is the “Law of Meat” described in Chapter 8: “The Law of Meat”?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the narrator define the “law of meat” in Chapter 8: “The Law of Meat”?

3. How is One-Eye killed in Chapter 6: “The Grey Cub”? How does the She-Wolf survive after his death?

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

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

6. What does White Fang discover when he ventures beyond the cave opening in Chapter 7: “The Wall of the World”?

7. What are the main characters of Chapter 1: “The Trail of Meat” transporting? What sound follows them?

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

9. How does White Fang’s development progress in Chapter 8: “The Law of Meat”? What leads up to the fight with the lynx?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the characters of Kloo-Kooch and Mit-sah in the novel. What is White Fang’s relationship with each? How does his relationship with these characters differ from his relationship to Grey Beaver? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss White Fang’s encounter with his mother in Part 3: “The Gods of the Wild.” Why does Kiche growl and run White Fang off when he approaches her at her lair? How does White Fang feel about his mother’s behavior? How does he respond?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the behavior and mating practices of wolves in the wild. Are wolves monogamous mates? How are their typical roles defined within the family unit? Is Jack London’s portrayal of wolves in White Fang realistic? Why or why not?

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