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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 Henry take out from under the lashings after Bill is attacked by the wolves in Chapter 3: “The Hunger Cry”?

2. Who does Bill say didn’t get a fish when he was handing out dinner in Chapter 1: “The Trail of Meat”?

3. What is the name of the second of Bill and Henry’s dogs that disappear, having been lured out to the wolves in Chapter 2: “The She-Wolf”?

4. What word from Chapter 8: “The Law of Meat” refers to earnings or reward?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is strange about Bill’s feeding of the sled-dogs in Chapter 1: “The Trail of Meat”?

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

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

7. How is the theme of survival of the fittest illustrated in White Fang?

8. How does White Fang illustrate the theme of nature versus nurture?

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

10. What obstacle do the men face in their journey in the beginning of Chapter 3: “The Hunger Cry”?

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

Describe and analyze the characters of Grey Wolf and Three Eagles in Part 3: “The Gods of the Wild.” What is Grey Beaver’s role within the tribe? How much power does he have among his people? What relationship does Grey Beaver form with White Fang?

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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