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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. Who does Bill say “had a dog once that run away with the wolves” in Chapter 2: “The She-Wolf”?

2. Of what dog does Henry say in Chapter 2: “The She-Wolf,” “He can gnaw through leather as clean as a knife an’ jes’ about half as quick”?

3. What is the second animal that White Fang encounters on his first exploration outside the den in Chapter 7: “The Wall of the World”?

4. How many cubs does She-Wolf give birth to in Chapter 5: “The Lair”?

5. Which of the wolves is the first to hear the men approaching and to run away from Henry in Chapter 4: “The Battle of the Fangs”?

Short Essay Questions

1. To what setting does the narrative shift in Chapter 4: “The Battle of the Fangs”? What action do the wolves take?

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

3. How is the battle with the lynx described in Chapter 8: “The Law of Meat”?

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

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

6. What is the setting of Chapter 5: “The Lair”? How many cubs does the She-Wolf have?

7. Where does the She-Wolf go in the end of Chapter 4: “The Battle of the Fangs”? Who accompanies her?

8. What obstacle do the men face in their journey in the beginning of Chapter 3: “The Hunger Cry”?

9. What does Henry do with Lord Alfred in Chapter 3: “The Hunger Cry”? Why?

10. What is the setting of Chapter 1: “The Trail of Meat”? Where are the travelers going?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the climax of Part 1: “The Wild.” What is the point of greatest tension for the protagonists? How does the author effectively build this tension? What are examples of foreshadowing that predict the outcome of Bill?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the character of Beauty Smith the imagery and symbolism in Part 4: “The Superior Gods.” How does the narrator describe Beauty Smith’s appearance? How is his demeanor illustrated? What relationship does Beauty Smith form with White Fang?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the setting of Chapter 13: “The Covenant.” Where is Grey Beaver going with his family? Why? What is White Fang’s role in terms of sled-pulling? How long does the family travel?

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