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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of bird inspired the MacDonalds to name their farm site Hawk's Hill?
(a) Peregrine hawk.
(b) Buzzard hawk.
(c) Coopers hawk.
(d) Red-tailed hawk.

2. From what country was the man who originally built Fort Rouge near Winnipeg?
(a) Canada.
(b) England.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

3. At the end of Chapter Three, William comments on what behavior from Ben?
(a) He's quieter than ever.
(b) He's doesn't stop talking through the meal.
(c) He's rude.
(d) He's smiling to himself.

4. How does William MacDonald feel about the new neighbor?
(a) He wants to be friends with the man.
(b) He hopes the man will stay awhile.
(c) He thinks the man is annoying.
(d) He's not fond of the man.

5. While the female badger is digging, what other animal catches her attention for a few minutes?
(a) Wolf.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Prairie dog.
(d) Badger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the problem with the first site the badger examined in Chapter Two?

2. In Chapter Three, how is the relationship between William and Esther?

3. How long ago did the MacDonalds come to the region to settle their farm?

4. The neighbor is surprised to learn that Ben is six years old, because Ben looks as though he ought to be how old?

5. Normally the badger is a nocturnal animal. Why was she out during the day she encountered Ben?

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