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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 and She-Wolf catch outside of the Indian settlement in Chapter 4: “The Battle of the Fangs”?

2. At what time does Henry awaken after Bill and Henry’s first night surrounded by the wolves in Chapter 1: “The Trail of Meat”?

3. For how many days does White Fang rest before venturing outside his den for the second time in Chapter 8: “The Law of Meat”?

4. Whose body is being transported by Bill and Henry in Chapter 1: “The Trail of Meat”?

5. Bill tells Henry as the wolves encircle them in Chapter 1: “The Trail of Meat,” “Henry, it’s a blame misfortune to be out of” what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do the wolves become more brazen throughout Chapter 2: “The She-Wolf”?

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

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

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

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

8. What does Henry do after Bill’s death in Chapter 3: “The Hunger Cry”?

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

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 character of Jim Hall in the novel. What history does Jim Hall have with Judge Scott? Why has Hall sworn revenge on the Scott family? How does White Fang defend Sierra Vista from Jim Hall?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the characters of Bill and Henry in the narrative. What is the objective of these characters? How do Bill and Henry differ? How are they alike? How do Bill and Henry deal with the obstacles they face in Part 1: “The Wild”?

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