White Fang Reading Quizzes (comprehension questions)

Reading 1: Chapters 1-4

 

1. At the start of the novel, what are the two men trying to transport on a dogsled?

   1. A woodstove

   2. A shipment of tools

   3. A dead body

   4. Frozen beef

   5. Medicine 

2. Bill and Henry are concerned because they do not have enough…

   1. Bullets.

   2. Firewood.

   3. Medicine.

   4. Food.

   5. Blankets / clothing. 

3. The first dog to die on the trip dies when…

   1. It freezes to death.

   2. It is crushed by a horse.

   3. It is eaten by wolves.

   4. It dies of old age. 

4. Which choice best describes the names of the dogs?

   1. They are all different colors.

   2. They are named after U.S. presidents.

   3. They have funny, unique names.

   4. Trick question! They have numbers instead of names. 

5. How does Bill (the first man to die) die?

   1. He shoots himself on purpose.

   2. He shoots himself by accident.

   3. He falls into a freezing river.

   4. He is eaten by wolves. 

6. By the end of Chapter III, Henry is suffering from…

   1. Sleep deprivation (no sleep).

   2. Hunger.

   3. Sickness.

   4. Guilt. 

7. Henry (the one who lives longer) dies when…

   1. He sets himself on fire.

   2. He is eaten by wolves.

   3. The doctor refuses to treat him.

   4. Trick question! Henry lives. 

8. Who is narrating (telling) the story?

   1. A wolf.

   2. An unknown, all-knowing being.

   3. A newspaper reporter.

   4. A Native American wilderness guide. 

9. Which contender wins the contest to mate with the she-wolf?

   1. The wise, one-eyed wolf

   2. The strongest and largest wolf

   3. The ambitious, fearless young wolf

   4. A dog from the Native American village 

10.  The she-wolf and her mate are able to find food by…

    1. Catching fish in the river.

    2. Scaring mice out of their hiding places.

    3. Eating out of the garbage.

    4. Stealing rabbits from traps.