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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Chapter One opens, what animal is Ben MacDonald following?
(a) Hen.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Mouse.
(d) Deer.

2. How long does the male badger struggle in the trap before Burton finds him?
(a) One day.
(b) Two days.
(c) Two hours.
(d) Three days.

3. At the end of Chapter Three, William comments on what behavior from Ben?
(a) He's rude.
(b) He's smiling to himself.
(c) He's quieter than ever.
(d) He's doesn't stop talking through the meal.

4. Why did Burton leave Lobo at home when going to check his traps?
(a) He decided Lobo was more trouble than he was worth.
(b) Lobo wasn't around when he left the house.
(c) He was afraid Lobo would get caught in one of the traps.
(d) He didn't want Lobo to attack the trapped animals.

5. As far as the townspeople can tell, the new neighbor originally comes from where?
(a) Quebec.
(b) Ontario.
(c) Winnipeg.
(d) Toronto.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the female badger free herself from the trap?

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

3. Why does Burton decide not to shoot the male badger?

4. Where does the female badger take shelter after collapsing in her den?

5. What scent does the female badger encounter and ignore that her mate later smells during Chapter Four?

(see the answer key)

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