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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Esther so angry with her husband over his attitude toward Ben?
(a) She doesn't like the way William disciplines Ben.
(b) She thinks William hates Ben.
(c) She thinks William pampers Ben too much.
(d) She doesn't think William tries to understand Ben.

2. What has been different about the MacDonald family since the evening Burton brought the dead badger over?
(a) Nothing has changed.
(b) Everyone is mad at Ben.
(c) Ben is getting much more attention.
(d) Ben is getting much less attention.

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

4. What animal is Ben following when he initially wanders off during Chapter Seven?
(a) Prairie chicken.
(b) Fox.
(c) Deer.
(d) Badger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter One opens, what animal is Ben MacDonald following?

2. While examining his find in Chapter Three, Ben finds himself face to face with what animal?

3. How far away from the female's den has Burton laid the trap intended to catch her?

4. How much of the female badger's body gets caught in Burton's trap in Chapter Six?

5. Why does Burton move his trap after the male badger is killed?

(see the answer key)

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