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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As far as the townspeople can tell, the new neighbor originally comes from where?
(a) Toronto.
(b) Ontario.
(c) Quebec.
(d) Winnipeg.

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

3. In 1870, the Hudson Bay Company transfers the title of its entire territory to which government?
(a) Canada.
(b) America.
(c) Spain.
(d) Scotland.

4. How does William MacDonald feel about the new neighbor?
(a) He thinks the man is annoying.
(b) He wants to be friends with the man.
(c) He's not fond of the man.
(d) He hopes the man will stay awhile.

5. 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?
(a) Fort Garry.
(b) Fort Leonard.
(c) Fort Kearney.
(d) Fort Riley.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With which of Ben's siblings does he NOT have a good relationship?

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

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

5. How does the author say Esther MacDonald reacts to the journey in the prologue?

(see the answer key)

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