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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author at the end of Chapter Two, a normal life span for a badger is how long?
(a) Fourteen years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Twenty-five years.
(d) Six years.

2. What favor does the new neighbor ask of William MacDonald?
(a) To trap on MacDonald's land.
(b) To buy MacDonald's crops.
(c) To hide out at MacDonald's house.
(d) To borrow MacDonald's horse.

3. Which of the following animals does the prologue NOT mention as present on the MacDonald farm?
(a) Horses.
(b) Goats.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Milk cow.

4. What purpose does the badger's second tunnel serve as she completes her digging project?
(a) Light source.
(b) Main entrance.
(c) Emergency escape.
(d) Predator confusion.

5. What is the name of the new neighbor Ben's father wants him to meet?
(a) Mr. McCray.
(b) Mr. Lobo.
(c) Mr. Hill.
(d) Mr. Burton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Native American tribe used to inhabit the lands that make up the MacDonald farm?

2. In the prologue, the author states that William MacDonald is what ethnicity?

3. As Chapter One opens, what animal is Ben MacDonald following?

4. Instead of resting after the digging project is completed, the female badger begins to do what?

5. While the female badger is digging, what other animal catches her attention for a few minutes?

(see the answer key)

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