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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Esther not initially go to look for her son when she realizes she hasn't seen him for awhile?
(a) She is trying not to smother him.
(b) She is too busy with housework.
(c) She knows Ben is upset with her.
(d) She doesn't want to interrupt if he's spending time with William.

2. In the first week after Ben's disappearance, how many hours does William spend looking for Ben each day?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

3. What noise does the female badger NOT make while digging?
(a) Wheeze.
(b) Chatter.
(c) Grunt.
(d) Growl.

4. As William continues his search for Ben in Chapter Nine, which of the following animals does he NOT worry may have attacked the boy?
(a) Wolverine.
(b) Bear.
(c) Badger.
(d) Coyote.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ben initially try to take shelter from the coming storm after he gets lost?

2. What has been different about the MacDonald family since the evening Burton brought the dead badger over?

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

4. What reason does Burton give for Lobo's respect of badgers?

5. Which Native American tribe used to inhabit the lands that make up the MacDonald farm?

(see the answer key)

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