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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of bird inspired the MacDonalds to name their farm site Hawk's Hill?
(a) Coopers hawk.
(b) Red-tailed hawk.
(c) Peregrine hawk.
(d) Buzzard hawk.

2. At the beginning of Chapter Two, how old is the female badger?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

3. How does Ben react when William begins to skin the male badger?
(a) He shrieks and knocks the knife out of William's hand.
(b) He throws himself on top of the badger's body.
(c) He begins to laugh hysterically.
(d) He screams and runs away.

4. What effect does hearing the dying cries of the pups have on the badger while she is stuck in the trap?
(a) It gives her another burst of energy.
(b) It makes her give up.
(c) It convinces her to leave the area.
(d) It has no effect.

5. What purpose does the badger's second tunnel serve as she completes her digging project?
(a) Light source.
(b) Main entrance.
(c) Emergency escape.
(d) Predator confusion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ben sleeps for four hours after he sees the person on the horse in the distance. What does he notice when he wakes up?

2. After the neighbor leaves, how does Esther MacDonald say she feels about the man?

3. How long does the male badger struggle in the trap before Burton finds him?

4. How does Ben react when the neighbor's dog charges him?

5. What article(s) of clothing does Ben lose while trying to find shelter from the storm?

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