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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John call the inexperienced men when they brag about making it to the camp?
(a) Blessed.
(b) Ignorant.
(c) Lucky.
(d) Fools.

2. What does Buck want to be with other dogs?
(a) The leader.
(b) The father.
(c) The follower.
(d) The protector.

3. What is the name of the man who purchases Buck after he returns to Skaguay?
(a) Hal.
(b) Bert.
(c) Hugh.
(d) Ben.

4. Why does the new owner think the dogs are unable to move his sled?
(a) They are all too weak.
(b) The woman is riding it.
(c) They need to be whipped harder.
(d) It is overloaded.

5. Why does Buck refuse to go with the inexperienced men?
(a) He likes John.
(b) He hates the men.
(c) He has a sense of impending doom.
(d) He is physically unable to rise.

6. Why is John left by the river when he is injured?
(a) To wait for another group to join.
(b) To keep from slowing down the group.
(c) To recuperate.
(d) To wait for help.

7. What is Buck so good at after Spitz is dead?
(a) Playing with the other dogs.
(b) Raising morale in the pack.
(c) Getting the dogs to follow the rules.
(d) Leading the pack.

8. How does Buck view John?
(a) As his father.
(b) As his master.
(c) As his enemy.
(d) As his equal.

9. What season is it when John finds Buck?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Fall.

10. Who do John's dogs remind Buck of?
(a) Francois and Perrault.
(b) Judge Miller's sons.
(c) Curly.
(d) The dogs in the kennel on the ship.

11. How far does the team average every day after Spitz is killed?
(a) 30 miles.
(b) 60 miles.
(c) 40 miles.
(d) 50 miles.

12. What does Buck do to other men that he refuses to do to John?
(a) Sleep next to him.
(b) Bring food to him.
(c) Steal from him.
(d) Beg from him.

13. What does Dave refuse to do when he falls ill?
(a) Eat.
(b) Take medication.
(c) Walk behind the sled.
(d) Sleep.

14. What emotion does Buck feel for the first time with John?
(a) Love.
(b) Duty.
(c) Fear.
(d) Loyalty.

15. What kinds of things does Buck remember at night after he has become the leader?
(a) His time with the man in the red sweater.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) His time with the judge.
(d) Perrault and Francois.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Buck want to be harnessed when he returns to camp after killing Spitz?

2. What do the people do when Francois and Perrault deliver their mail in record time?

3. Why is Francois hesitant about placing Buck in the place he wants to be after Spitz is killed?

4. What does John do after Buck pulls the load for him?

5. What is the first mistake the new owners make towards their dogs on the trail?

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