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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter One, what is William's attitude toward Ben?
(a) William thinks Ben is too big for his age.
(b) William thinks Ben isn't normal.
(c) William thinks Ben is perfectly average.
(d) William thinks Ben is disrespectful.

4. What is the name of the new neighbor Ben's father wants him to meet?
(a) Mr. Burton.
(b) Mr. McCray.
(c) Mr. Hill.
(d) Mr. Lobo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. From what country was the man who originally built Fort Rouge near Winnipeg?

4. Which of the following animals does the prologue NOT mention as present on the MacDonald farm?

5. Instead of resting after the digging project is completed, the female badger begins to do what?

(see the answer key)

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