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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days of travel did it take the MacDonalds to find open land north of Winnipeg when they were searching for a farm site?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

2. How does Esther ask Ben to respond to the new neighbor?
(a) Run and hide.
(b) Offer a gift.
(c) Be quiet.
(d) Shake hands.

3. The MacDonalds have an argument after their new neighbor leaves in Chapter One. About what are they arguing?
(a) Dinner.
(b) The farm.
(c) The neighbor.
(d) Ben.

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

5. Why is Esther so angry with her husband over his attitude toward Ben?
(a) She thinks William hates Ben.
(b) She doesn't like the way William disciplines Ben.
(c) She thinks William pampers Ben too much.
(d) She doesn't think William tries to understand Ben.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the neighbor say the dog's reaction to Ben is unusual?

2. The North West Company's original fort is seized and destroyed by the Hudson Bay Company; what is the name of the fort that replaces this original fort?

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

4. Lord Selkirk, who manages the Hudson Bay Company, brings in settlers from which country to farm the Winnipeg area?

5. At the end of Chapter One, what animal is Ben following?

(see the answer key)

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