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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As William and Esther sit down to lunch in Chapter Nine, where does William suggest Ben is?
(a) Sleeping by the stream.
(b) Hiding under the house.
(c) Talking to a chipmunk.
(d) Playing in the barn.

2. How old is John in Chapter Eleven as he searches for his baby brother?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Sixteen.

3. Where does Ben initially try to take shelter from the coming storm after he gets lost?
(a) Abandoned barn.
(b) Rock pile.
(c) Cave.
(d) Badger den.

4. What does Ben find to eat in Chapter Eight, though it is rather unpleasant?
(a) Bird eggs.
(b) Grass.
(c) Crickets.
(d) Rose hips.

5. To what conclusion do the doctor and pastor come as the MacDonalds tell them Ben's story?
(a) That the details should be kept quiet.
(b) That the whole family is crazy.
(c) That the whole world should be told.
(d) That Ben is probably lying.

6. What is William's response to the search party giving up in Chapter Nine?
(a) His family will not give up.
(b) He agrees that it is probably hopeless.
(c) He is angry with the neighbors.
(d) He calls his neighbors traitors.

7. What animal alarms Ben in his hiding spot during the storm in Chapter Seven?
(a) Badger.
(b) Fox.
(c) Wolverine.
(d) Wolf.

8. How does Ben initially react when Esther tries to take him from John after he is found?
(a) He wrestles free and runs to hide.
(b) He begins to cry.
(c) He grabs for his mother.
(d) He clings tightly to John.

9. Who does Ben ask to help bury the badger?
(a) Coral.
(b) John.
(c) Esther.
(d) William.

10. When Ben cannot be found after lunch, what do his parents initially think may have happened?
(a) He got lost in the fields.
(b) He fell into the well.
(c) He was washed away in the stream.
(d) He was kidnapped by Burton.

11. How many eggs does the badger bring Ben in Chapter Ten?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Eight.
(d) None.

12. What is the most surprising part of the changes in Ben for his family in Chapter Twelve?
(a) He continues to act like a badger.
(b) He is so skinny.
(c) He doesn't think his family missed him.
(d) He begins talking to them more.

13. Who does Ben see on a horse in the distance that sends him scurrying for the burrow in Chapter Eight?
(a) Burton.
(b) William.
(c) Esther.
(d) John.

14. How does Ben react when the badger returns at the beginning of Chapter Eight?
(a) He is angry and scolds her.
(b) He is terrified and screams.
(c) He doesn't notice that she has returned.
(d) He welcomes her back warmly.

15. What issue do the MacDonalds face at the end of Chapter Twelve?
(a) The whole town now knows Ben's story.
(b) Ben becomes very ill.
(c) Ben retreats again and will not speak.
(d) Ben refuses to attend school without the badger.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long after his return does Ben alternate between being human and being badger?

2. As John continues his search southwest of the farm in Chapter Eleven, what article of clothing does he find belonging to his brother?

3. As Chapter Eleven opens, how long has Ben been missing when a memorial service is held for him?

4. What does Ben notice is wrong with the badger when she first brings him food?

5. Where do Ben and the badger sleep after Ben's return home?

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