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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Four, how old are the badger's babies?
(a) Twelve days.
(b) Thirty-three days.
(c) Forty-two days.
(d) Sixty-four days.

2. At the beginning of Chapter Seven, what is the furthest away from home Ben has ever been?
(a) Winnipeg.
(b) Red River.
(c) North Corners.
(d) Toronto.

3. With which of Ben's siblings does he NOT have a good relationship?
(a) Beth.
(b) John.
(c) William.
(d) Coral.

4. Why does Burton move his trap after the male badger is killed?
(a) He doubts there is anything else to trap in the area.
(b) He needs to clean the trap.
(c) He has thought of a better place to put the trap.
(d) The badger has left too much scent in the area.

5. What reputation does the neighbor have with the townspeople of Winnipeg?
(a) They don't know anything about him.
(b) They think he is kind and friendly.
(c) They are afraid of him.
(d) They think he's a coward and a bully.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Burton while the female badger is struggling with the trap?

2. While examining his find in Chapter Three, Ben finds himself face to face with what animal?

3. Why does the badger decide not to go out and hunt at the end of Chapter Six?

4. How does Esther ask Ben to respond to the new neighbor?

5. Where does the female badger take shelter after collapsing in her den?

(see the answer key)

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