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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do John's dogs react when John takes on Buck's care as well?
(a) They fought him.
(b) They were jealous of him.
(c) They gladly welcomed him.
(d) They ignored him.

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

3. What does Buck hear in the forest that stimulates old instincts?
(a) A thunderstorm.
(b) Howling.
(c) A growl.
(d) Gunfire.

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

5. What kind of reputation does Buck have after killing Spitz?
(a) Great leader.
(b) Emancipator.
(c) Wild dog.
(d) Fierce fighter.

6. Where does Buck want to be harnessed when he returns to camp after killing Spitz?
(a) Spitz's spot.
(b) The lead-dog spot.
(c) His old spot.
(d) Sol-leck's spot.

7. What does John do after Buck pulls the load for him?
(a) Faints.
(b) Embraces Buck.
(c) Cries.
(d) Laughs.

8. Where is John Thornton's camp?
(a) By the Green Lake.
(b) In the Red City.
(c) In the Black Woods.
(d) On the White River.

9. What are most of the dogs on the team doing when they return to Skaguay?
(a) Mating.
(b) Limping.
(c) Dying.
(d) Starving.

10. What is Francois ordered to do when they reach their destination?
(a) Sell the dogs.
(b) Take some of his leave time.
(c) Leave.
(d) Make the trip back in record time.

11. How long does it take for the team to return to Skaguay?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 4 months.

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

13. Which dog develops an internal injury on the trail?
(a) Dave.
(b) Billee.
(c) Pike.
(d) Sol-lecks.

14. Who are the dogs sold to?
(a) Dallben.
(b) Darwin.
(c) Dawson.
(d) Damien.

15. What kind of memories does Buck most enjoy thinking about at night after he has become the leader?
(a) His time with the man in the red sweater.
(b) His time with the judge.
(c) Perrault and Francois.
(d) Memories from his ancestors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What crazy thing does John order Buck to do one day?

2. How does Buck show his care for John?

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

4. Why are the dogs unable to move the sled of their new owners?

5. What does Buck want to be with other dogs?

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