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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author say Esther MacDonald reacts to the journey in the prologue?
(a) She shows no fear.
(b) She cries most of the time.
(c) She is very frightened.
(d) She spends the trip mad at her husband.

2. The female badger has a scar on her right ear as a result of fighting what animal?
(a) Badger.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Lynx.
(d) Wolf.

3. From which city did the MacDonalds set out when traveling to Winnipeg looking for a site to farm?
(a) Alberta.
(b) Quebec.
(c) Toronto.
(d) Ontario.

4. The neighbor is surprised to learn that Ben is six years old, because Ben looks as though he ought to be how old?
(a) Eleven or twelve.
(b) Eight or nine.
(c) One or two.
(d) Three or four.

5. How does Ben react when the neighbor's dog charges him?
(a) Smacks it on the nose.
(b) Drops to all fours and whines.
(c) Screams and kicks at it.
(d) Runs and hides.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter Three, William comments on what behavior from Ben?

2. What reputation does the neighbor have with the townspeople of Winnipeg?

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

4. With which of Ben's siblings does he NOT have a good relationship?

5. At the beginning of Chapter Two, how old is the female badger?

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