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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 moose that is cornered by the wolf pack in Chapter 4: “The Battle of the Fangs” is said to weigh over how many pounds?

2. What word from Chapter 1: “The Trail of Meat” means devoid of personal feeling or bias?

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

4. Who does Bill say “had a dog once that run away with the wolves” in Chapter 2: “The She-Wolf”?

5. What character says in Chapter 1: “The Trail of Meat,” They'd sooner eat grub than be grub. They're pretty wise, them dogs”?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 2

Describe and analyze the climax of Part 1: “The Wild.” What is the point of greatest tension for the protagonists? How does the author effectively build this tension? What are examples of foreshadowing that predict the outcome of Bill?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Beauty Smith the imagery and symbolism in Part 4: “The Superior Gods.” How does the narrator describe Beauty Smith’s appearance? How is his demeanor illustrated? What relationship does Beauty Smith form with White Fang?

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