White Fang

1. What lessons does White Fang learn from his experiences in the 
Northland?  Use specific examples from the book as part of your answer.

2. What "human qualities" does White Fang possess?  Describe his 
personality as a young wolf.

3. Both Lip-lip and White Fang are made lead sled-dog at different times 
in the story. Discuss the dynamics of being the lead sled-dog. Why was it a 
position of honor and yet also, from the viewpoint of the dogs, not a position 
of honor? Why was the lead sled-dog so despised?  

4. Choose one of the following, a) or b):
	a) Briefly describe the personalities of Gray Beaver, Beauty Smith, 
and Weedon Scott. Discuss how each of these men affected White Fang's 
life and contributed to his behavior.
	b) Briefly describe White Fang's transformation from wild young pup 
to fierce fighter. Then briefly describe his transformation from ferocious, 
untrusting wolf to devoted protector. Give specific examples from the book 
to back up your discussion.

5. What challenges did White Fang face in California that were different 
from those faced in the Northland?  

6. Choose one of the following, a) or b):
	a) Which of White Fang's adventures do you remember most?  What 
is there about the adventure that makes it memorable for you?
	b) Using any artistic medium of your choice, create a picture or 
diorama of a memorable scene from the book. 

7. Find between five and ten words in your reading of White Fang that 
are new to you.  Define these words and use each one in an original sentence 
to show your understanding of the meaning and usage of the word.