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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dave enjoy doing?
(a) Playing.
(b) Eating.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Working.

2. What is the occupation of the man who buys Buck from the cruel man?
(a) Courier.
(b) Gambler.
(c) Miner.
(d) Dog fighter.

3. Where is the man from who buys Buck from the cruel man?
(a) California.
(b) Alaska.
(c) Washington.
(d) Canada.

4. Which of the following is NOT something eaten by the group that attacks the campsite after Buck takes his stand with Spitz?
(a) A bucket of lard.
(b) Tent straps.
(c) Moccasins.
(d) Whip leather.

5. Where does the man hit Buck that causes the most pain?
(a) His jaw.
(b) His nose.
(c) His paws.
(d) His back.

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

7. How many times does Buck charge at the man who finally unloads him?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 20.
(d) 15.

8. What does Buck promise himself when the rope is taken off his neck after he is sold by Manuel?
(a) He will find the Judge.
(b) He will never wear another rope.
(c) He will kill the man that put the rope on him.
(d) He will bite the next human to touch him.

9. How many of Spitz's legs does Buck break before he is killed?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

10. Why does Buck steal from his masters?
(a) He wants to be accepted by other dogs.
(b) His food was stolen.
(c) He was hungry.
(d) He finds it fun.

11. What is the name of the dog that is bought with Buck from the cruel man?
(a) Carly.
(b) Curly.
(c) Comely.
(d) Corny.

12. 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?
(a) Francois.
(b) Spitz.
(c) Sol-lecks.
(d) Buck.

13. What is the name of the man with the whip's partner?
(a) Peter.
(b) Paul.
(c) Perrault.
(d) Perry.

14. Who does Buck think will savagely attack him when he gets off the ship?
(a) Snow.
(b) Men.
(c) The other dogs.
(d) Trains.

15. What does the man do to Buck when he wakes up after beating him?
(a) Hits him again.
(b) Binds his wounds.
(c) Feeds him.
(d) Pats him on the head.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who laughs about the death that Buck witnesses after getting off the ship?

2. What does Francois do when he sees how hard the trail is on Buck's feet?

3. Who kills the animal the dogs are hunting in the woods?

4. What are the men at the first camp building when Buck gets there?

5. Who goads Buck into fights in Chapter 3?

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