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Allan W. Eckert

Incident at Hawk's Hill | Quiz

Allan W. Eckert
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Incident at Hawk's Hill | Quiz

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1)

In Chapter Four, how much longer will it be before the baby badgers are ready to try solid food? (from Chapter 4)

Twelve weeks.
Six weeks.
Four weeks.
Two weeks.
2)

Where does the bullet hit the badger when Burton first shoots her? (from Chapter 13)

Throat.
Haunch.
Side.
Chest.
3)

As Chapter Five opens, Burton arrives at the MacDonald farm just in time for what? (from Chapter 5)

Dinner.
Lunch.
Bedtime.
Breakfast.
4)

Why does Burton move his trap after the male badger is killed? (from Chapter 4)

He needs to clean the trap.
He doubts there is anything else to trap in the area.
He has thought of a better place to put the trap.
The badger has left too much scent in the area.
5)

How does Ben react when William begins to skin the male badger? (from Chapter 5)

He begins to laugh hysterically.
He throws himself on top of the badger's body.
He shrieks and knocks the knife out of William's hand.
He screams and runs away.
6)

As Chapter Seven opens, what are Ben's siblings doing? (from Chapter 7)

Cleaning the house.
Last day of school.
Helping William with barn work.
Playing tag in the yard.
7)

Where is the badger sleeping when Burton arrives at the MacDonald farm in Chapter Thirteen? (from Chapter 13)

On the porch.
Near the stream.
In Ben's room.
By the well.
8)

After the fight between Burton and the MacDonalds, William tells Burton to do what? (from Chapter 13)

Help calm Ben down.
Pay damages.
Leave the area.
Get a doctor.
9)

Why does the badger decide not to go out and hunt at the end of Chapter Six? (from Chapter 6)

She is afraid of predators.
She is afraid of finding another trap.
She isn't hungry.
She is exhausted.
10)

How does the MacDonald family react to seeing the badger Burton caught? (from Chapter 5)

They say nothing.
They are disinterested.
They congratulate him.
They are disgusted.
11)

How many eggs does the badger bring Ben in Chapter Ten? (from Chapter 10)

Two.
None.
Four.
Eight.
12)

Where does Ben initially try to take shelter from the coming storm after he gets lost? (from Chapter 7)

Rock pile.
Cave.
Abandoned barn.
Badger den.
13)

Which of the following does Burton NOT mention as a use for badger pelts in Chapter Five? (from Chapter 5)

Collars.
Snow shoes.
Shaving brushes.
Hand muffs.
14)

Once John manages to mount his horse with Ben, how does Ben react? (from Chapter 11)

He goes limp.
He falls asleep.
He begins to cry.
He continues to fight.
15)

Where does Burton decide to set his trap after the male badger's death? (from Chapter 4)

Near the stream.
Near the MacDonald farm.
Near the prairie dog town.
Near the female's den.
16)

Which of the neighbors fires the five shots to call the searchers in and cancel the search for Ben? (from Chapter 9)

Billington.
MacDonald.
McKinzie.
Burton.
17)

How does the badger react when John pulls Ben from the tunnel and heads toward his horse? (from Chapter 11)

She charges John.
She sits and watches.
She runs away.
She does not come out.
18)

What tool does Ben use to enlarge the burrow in Chapter Eight? (from Chapter 8)

A basket made from prairie grass.
His hands.
His trousers.
An abandoned bucket.
19)

What does John find after Ben's adventure that confirms his story for his family? (from Chapter 12)

Ben's clothes.
Lobo's body.
The badger den.
Animal bones.
20)

Who fires a shot at Burton's feet during the scuffle in Chapter Thirteen? (from Chapter 13)

William.
Esther.
John.
Ben.
21)

Where does the female badger take shelter after collapsing in her den? (from Chapter 6)

Under Burton's porch.
In a cave.
The MacDonald barn.
One of her old burrows.
22)

When the other children return home from school, William asks John to continue the search for Ben in which direction? (from Chapter 9)

North.
East.
South.
West.
23)

Why does Ben finally decide to head for home during Chapter Seven? (from Chapter 7)

He knows it is probably bed time.
He has lost interest in the animals.
The storm seems closer than he thought.
He hears his mother calling.
24)

What is William's response to the search party giving up in Chapter Nine? (from Chapter 9)

He is angry with the neighbors.
He agrees that it is probably hopeless.
His family will not give up.
He calls his neighbors traitors.
25)

Why did Burton leave Lobo at home when going to check his traps? (from Chapter 4)

He decided Lobo was more trouble than he was worth.
He was afraid Lobo would get caught in one of the traps.
He didn't want Lobo to attack the trapped animals.
Lobo wasn't around when he left the house.
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