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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By the end of the prologue, the MacDonalds have how many children?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

2. With which of Ben's siblings does he NOT have a good relationship?
(a) Beth.
(b) William.
(c) Coral.
(d) John.

3. How did the MacDonalds originally plan to chose the site for their farm?
(a) A friend had already bought it for them.
(b) They wanted to be close to family.
(c) They would know it when they found it.
(d) They picked it from a catalogue.

4. Why does the neighbor say the dog's reaction to Ben is unusual?
(a) The dog doesn't usually obey verbal commands.
(b) The dog doesn't normally care about kids.
(c) The dog is usually friendly to strangers.
(d) The dog only lets his owner close to him.

5. How long ago did the MacDonalds come to the region to settle their farm?
(a) Fifty years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Twenty years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As far as the townspeople can tell, the new neighbor originally comes from where?

3. Why is Esther so angry with her husband over his attitude toward Ben?

4. As Chapter One opens, what animal is Ben MacDonald following?

5. How does Esther ask Ben to respond to the new neighbor?

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