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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the MacDonald animals respond when they see Ben coming?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) They do not move at all.
(c) They run away from him.
(d) They run to him.

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

3. How much of the female badger's body gets caught in Burton's trap in Chapter Six?
(a) Two toes.
(b) Tail.
(c) Both front legs.
(d) One front leg.

4. What noise does the author say Ben makes in Chapter Three that seems to soothe any animal?
(a) Laughing.
(b) Singing.
(c) Chattering.
(d) Humming.

5. How many days does it take for Ben to notice an improvement in the badger's paw after he cleans it?
(a) Four hours.
(b) Two days.
(c) Six days.
(d) Two months.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What reaction do the neighbors say Ben's siblings have when they attempt to discuss Ben with them?

3. In Chapter Three, how does the hawk react when Ben tries to watch it eat?

4. What effect does hearing the dying cries of the pups have on the badger while she is stuck in the trap?

5. How does the animal Ben encounters in Chapter Three respond when he tries to feed it?

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