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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Toward the end of Chapter Two, the author states that the gestation period for badgers is how long?
(a) Six to eight weeks.
(b) Six months.
(c) Sixty to sixty-five days.
(d) Twenty-four weeks.

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

3. While examining his find in Chapter Three, Ben finds himself face to face with what animal?
(a) Wolf.
(b) Deer.
(c) Badger.
(d) Fox.

4. In the prologue, the author states that William MacDonald is what ethnicity?
(a) Indian.
(b) Irish.
(c) Scottish.
(d) Canadian.

5. With which of Ben's siblings does he NOT have a good relationship?
(a) William.
(b) John.
(c) Coral.
(d) Beth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reputation does the neighbor have with the townspeople of Winnipeg?

2. As the book opens, the author says that the name "Winnipeg" originated with which Native American tribe?

3. The Hudson Bay Company builds a second fort close to the North West Company fort. What is the name of the second fort?

4. When did William first meet the neighbor?

5. While the female badger is digging, what other animal catches her attention for a few minutes?

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