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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who laughs about the death that Buck witnesses after getting off the ship?
(a) Dave.
(b) The man in the red sweater.
(c) Spitz.
(d) Curly.

2. What does Buck do to stay in shape at the beginning of the book?
(a) Swims.
(b) Runs.
(c) Hunts.
(d) Trains.

3. What does Francois do when he sees how hard the trail is on Buck's feet?
(a) Makes little booties for him.
(b) Lets him ride on the sled.
(c) Pushes him harder to toughen him up.
(d) Puts a poultice on them at night.

4. Where is Buck taken when he gets off the ship in Chapter 2?
(a) Dyea Beach.
(b) Darwin Beach.
(c) Donner Beach.
(d) Delwy Beach.

5. What does the man hit Buck with when he is finally unloaded?
(a) A whip.
(b) A chair.
(c) A club.
(d) His hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Buck stay warm his first night in the snow?

2. Who tries to punish the dog who refuses to get out of his sleeping hole the day after Buck is chased by the mad dog?

3. What is the first thing that Buck's new owner does to him?

4. Which dog refuses to get out of his sleeping hole the day after Buck is chased by the mad dog?

5. What is the name of the man with the whip's partner?

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