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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Esther not initially go to look for her son when she realizes she hasn't seen him for awhile?
(a) She doesn't want to interrupt if he's spending time with William.
(b) She knows Ben is upset with her.
(c) She is trying not to smother him.
(d) She is too busy with housework.

2. What hiding place does Ben stumble into during the storm in Chapter Seven?
(a) Abandoned barn.
(b) Rock pile.
(c) Cave.
(d) Badger den.

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

4. How does Esther ask Ben to respond to the new neighbor?
(a) Be quiet.
(b) Shake hands.
(c) Offer a gift.
(d) Run and hide.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter One, what is William's attitude toward Ben?

2. From which city did the MacDonalds set out when traveling to Winnipeg looking for a site to farm?

3. From how far away can a male badger detect a female's scent?

4. William decides during Chapter Nine that further help is needed. Which of the following men does William NOT ask for help?

5. Lord Selkirk, who manages the Hudson Bay Company, brings in settlers from which country to farm the Winnipeg area?

(see the answer key)

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