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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 kills One-Eye in Chapter 6: “The Grey Cub”?

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

3. After killing the moose in Chapter 4: “The Battle of the Fangs,” there is enough meat for each wolf in the pack to have how many pounds?

4. What is the trail that Bill and Henry are traveling on referred to as in Chapter 1: “The Trail of Meat”?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What action leads to Bill’s death in Chapter 3: “The Hunger Cry”? How is his death related?

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

6. How are the wolf cubs described in Chapter 6: “The Grey Cub”? Why do several of the cubs die?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the internal, external, and relational conflicts of White Fang in Part 3: “The Gods of the Wild.” What conflicts does White Fang face when his mother is sent away with Three Eagles? How does Grey Beaver respond? What conflicts does White Fang have with Lip-Lip?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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