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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What area does everyone think is most likely for Ben to have chosen and disappeared in Chapter Eleven?
(a) North of the farm.
(b) Into the woods.
(c) Toward Winnipeg.
(d) Toward the river.

2. Why is the MacDonald family's search for Ben so difficult in Chapter Eleven?
(a) They no longer think he is alive.
(b) Their neighbors are unwilling to help.
(c) They have no idea which direction he went.
(d) The weather is bad.

3. In Chapter Ten, how many horsemen does Ben see when he leaves the burrow for a drink?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Twelve.
(d) None.

4. At the beginning of Chapter Thirteen why is it supposed that Burton comes to visit the MacDonalds?
(a) To ask about his dog.
(b) To lay more traps.
(c) To hear the story of Ben's adventure.
(d) To shoot the badger.

5. Which of the following does Burton NOT mention as a use for badger pelts in Chapter Five?
(a) Snow shoes.
(b) Hand muffs.
(c) Collars.
(d) Shaving brushes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the female badger free herself from the trap?

2. When Ben notices that the badger's foot is bothering her, what does he initially use to clean the wound?

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

4. By dawn of the second morning caught in the trap, what has the female badger accomplished?

5. How much money does Burton say he can make off the male badger's pelt?

(see the answer key)

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