1. The neighbor is surprised to learn that Ben is six years old, because Ben looks as though he ought to be how old?
(a) Eleven or twelve.
(b) One or two.
(c) Eight or nine.
(d) Three or four.

2. After the neighbor leaves, how does Esther MacDonald say she feels about the man?
(a) She thinks he is dishonest.
(b) She likes him a lot.
(c) He scares her.
(d) She is furious with him for asking for favors.

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

4. When did William first meet the neighbor?
(a) Three weeks ago.
(b) Last week.
(c) He hasn't met him.
(d) Last month.

5. As the book opens, the author says that the name "Winnipeg" originated with which Native American tribe?
(a) Cree.
(b) Lakota.
(c) Blackfeet.
(d) Dakota Sioux.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. From which city did the MacDonalds set out when traveling to Winnipeg looking for a site to farm?

3. The MacDonalds have an argument after their new neighbor leaves in Chapter One. About what are they arguing?

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

5. In what year does the prologue say this story takes place?

(see the answer key)

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