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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 Ben finally decide to head for home during Chapter Seven?
(a) He hears his mother calling.
(b) The storm seems closer than he thought.
(c) He has lost interest in the animals.
(d) He knows it is probably bed time.

2. Why does Burton put on a leather glove when setting his traps?
(a) So that he doesn't have to touch the bait.
(b) To prevent leaving fingerprints.
(c) In case he acciedentally springs the trap.
(d) To cover his scent.

3. Which of the following animals does the prologue NOT mention as present on the MacDonald farm?
(a) Horses.
(b) Goats.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Milk cow.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the MacDonald family's search for Ben so difficult in Chapter Eleven?

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

3. From how far away can a male badger detect a female's scent?

4. When Ben is unable to clean the badger's wound well, to what method does Ben next turn?

5. Where does the female badger frequently hunt while her babies are nursing?

(see the answer key)

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