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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

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

5. In what year does the prologue say this story takes place?
(a) 1970.
(b) 1670.
(c) 1870.
(d) 1770.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In 1870, the Hudson Bay Company transfers the title of its entire territory to which government?

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

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

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

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