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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Three, how does the hawk react when Ben tries to watch it eat?
(a) It doesn't see him.
(b) It flies away.
(c) It allows him to watch.
(d) It attacks him.

2. In what year does the prologue say this story takes place?
(a) 1970.
(b) 1670.
(c) 1770.
(d) 1870.

3. As Chapter Three opens, what has prompted the string of visitors to the MacDonald farm?
(a) They are completing seasonal visits.
(b) They want to know about the new neighbor.
(c) They need advice from William.
(d) They wish to see Ben.

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

5. For what is the badger searching when the author first introduces the character?
(a) Danger.
(b) Food.
(c) Water.
(d) Den.

6. For what reason is Ben eager to start school?
(a) To learn about math.
(b) To learn history.
(c) To learn about animals.
(d) To learn how to read.

7. Toward the end of Chapter Two, the author states that the gestation period for badgers is how long?
(a) Six months.
(b) Sixty to sixty-five days.
(c) Six to eight weeks.
(d) Twenty-four weeks.

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

9. In 1806, the North West Company builds on top of what had been Fort Rouge. What is the name of the new fort?
(a) Fort Kearney.
(b) Fort Riley.
(c) Fort Gibraltar.
(d) Fort Leonard.

10. What is the name of the neighbor's dog?
(a) Burton.
(b) Hill.
(c) McCray.
(d) Lobo.

11. While examining the mouse skull abandoned by the hawk, Ben discovers what?
(a) The mouse's tail.
(b) An interesting plant.
(c) An anthill.
(d) The mouse's nest.

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

13. How did the MacDonalds originally plan to chose the site for their farm?
(a) They wanted to be close to family.
(b) A friend had already bought it for them.
(c) They would know it when they found it.
(d) They picked it from a catalogue.

14. 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 is very frightened.
(c) She cries most of the time.
(d) She shows no fear.

15. Which of the following fates did NOT befall the female badger's previous litter?
(a) Fight with wolf.
(b) Den flood.
(c) Caught by eagle.
(d) Starved to death.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Ben react to seeing the badger Burton caught?

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

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

5. By the time she gets to her den after escaping the trap, how many of the badger's pups are still alive?

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