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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 the narrator juxtapose against the power of fear in White Fang in Chapter 7: “The Wall of the World”?
2. What dog disappears next after Frog in Chapter 2: “The She-Wolf”?
3. How many dogs does Bill say came to eat dinner on their first night in Chapter 1: “The Trail of Meat”?
4. How does the narrator describe the contractions of the wolves’ muscles as they run in Chapter 4: “The Battle of the Fangs”?
5. When the wolf pack splits up in Chapter 4: “The Battle of the Fangs,” the She-Wolf and her suitors lead their half of the pack toward what body of water?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is the theme of survival of the fittest illustrated in White Fang?
2. What animals attack White Fang on his first venture outside the den in Chapter 7: “The Wall of the World”?
3. What is the setting of Chapter 5: “The Lair”? How many cubs does the She-Wolf have?
4. What is the setting of Chapter 1: “The Trail of Meat”? Where are the travelers going?
5. What does White Fang discover when he ventures beyond the cave opening in Chapter 7: “The Wall of the World”?
6. How does the narrator define the “law of meat” in Chapter 8: “The Law of Meat”?
7. How are the wolf cubs described in Chapter 6: “The Grey Cub”? Why do several of the cubs die?
8. To what setting does the narrative shift in Chapter 4: “The Battle of the Fangs”? What action do the wolves take?
9. Where does the She-Wolf go in the end of Chapter 4: “The Battle of the Fangs”? Who accompanies her?
10. How is One-Eye killed in Chapter 6: “The Grey Cub”? How does the She-Wolf survive after his death?
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 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?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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