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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Five, Burton mentions that badgers are better fighters than all but which animal?
(a) Wolverine.
(b) Mink.
(c) Wolf.
(d) Coyote.

2. Where does the female badger frequently hunt while her babies are nursing?
(a) The MacDonald farm.
(b) The forest away from her den.
(c) The stream by her den.
(d) Prairie dog town.

3. From which city did the MacDonalds set out when traveling to Winnipeg looking for a site to farm?
(a) Toronto.
(b) Ontario.
(c) Quebec.
(d) Alberta.

4. While the female badger is digging, what other animal catches her attention for a few minutes?
(a) Badger.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Wolf.
(d) Prairie dog.

5. Why does Burton decide not to shoot the male badger?
(a) He forgot his rifle.
(b) He doesn't want to alert neighbors.
(c) He forgot to pack bullets.
(d) He doesn't want to put a hole in the pelt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Burton put on a leather glove when setting his traps?

2. In Chapter One, what is William's attitude toward Ben?

3. What area does everyone think is most likely for Ben to have chosen and disappeared in Chapter Eleven?

4. In the prologue, the author states that William MacDonald is what ethnicity?

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

(see the answer key)

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