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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Ben notices that the badger's foot is bothering her, what does he initially use to clean the wound?
(a) Grass.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Sock.
(d) Shirt.

3. What animal does the badger bring for Ben to eat that he cannot bring himself to eat in Chapter Ten?
(a) Mole.
(b) Cricket.
(c) Snake.
(d) Fish.

4. Once John manages to mount his horse with Ben, how does Ben react?
(a) He falls asleep.
(b) He goes limp.
(c) He begins to cry.
(d) He continues to fight.

5. With what prized possession does John mark the spot where he finds Ben's missing article of clothing?
(a) Rifle.
(b) Walking stick.
(c) Hat.
(d) Slingshot.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter Ten opens, what has Ben done in an attempt to stay warm in the burrow?

2. Where does Ben initially try to take shelter from the coming storm after he gets lost?

3. What is the most surprising part of the changes in Ben for his family in Chapter Twelve?

4. When Ben cannot be found after lunch, what do his parents initially think may have happened?

5. How does Ben initially react when Esther tries to take him from John after he is found?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe William's orders to Burton after the fight.

2. Describe the process by which Ben cleans the badger's injured paw.

3. Why does Ben not recognize his brother when John first attempts contact with him in Chapter Eleven?

4. Esther is concerned about her son all morning in Chapter Nine, and yet she does not go look for him. Why?

5. Why does the search team finally call off their search for Ben after two days?

6. In Chapter Thirteen, why is Burton coming to visit the MacDonalds?

7. What explains the badger's behavior in feeding Ben during Chapter Ten?

8. Why is William initially unconcerned about Ben's location in Chapter Nine?

9. Why do both William and Ben believe they are responsible for William hitting Ben during the badger skinning?

10. Why does the badger follow John's horse when he rides for home with Ben?

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