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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Three, how is the relationship between William and Esther?
(a) They are closer than ever.
(b) They barely speak to each other.
(c) They are fighting more than they used to.
(d) They are fighting less than they used to.

2. How long has Ben been walking when he realizes he may be traveling in the wrong direction?
(a) Ten minutes.
(b) One hour.
(c) Five hours.
(d) Half an hour.

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

4. After the initial digging, the badger moves away and begins to dig again at what distance from the first site?
(a) Two feet.
(b) A mile.
(c) Fifty feet.
(d) 360 yards.

5. What has been different about the MacDonald family since the evening Burton brought the dead badger over?
(a) Ben is getting much less attention.
(b) Everyone is mad at Ben.
(c) Ben is getting much more attention.
(d) Nothing has changed.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Hudson Bay Company builds a second fort close to the North West Company fort. What is the name of the second fort?

2. As Chapter Four opens, which of the following reasons does the author NOT say kept the badger from attacking Ben?

3. In 1870, the Hudson Bay Company transfers the title of its entire territory to which government?

4. Which of the neighbors fires the five shots to call the searchers in and cancel the search for Ben?

5. How does William MacDonald feel about the new neighbor?

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