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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the end of Chapter Three, William comments on what behavior from Ben?
(a) He's doesn't stop talking through the meal.
(b) He's quieter than ever.
(c) He's rude.
(d) He's smiling to himself.

3. 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) Eight.
(b) Ten.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

4. What is the name of the neighbor's dog?
(a) McCray.
(b) Hill.
(c) Lobo.
(d) Burton.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What noise does the author say Ben makes in Chapter Three that seems to soothe any animal?

2. Toward the end of Chapter Two, the author states that the gestation period for badgers is how long?

3. In Chapter One, what is William's attitude toward Ben?

4. In the prologue, the author states that William MacDonald is what ethnicity?

5. How long ago did the MacDonalds come to the region to settle their farm?

(see the answer key)

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