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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the prologue, the author states that William MacDonald is what ethnicity?
(a) Scottish.
(b) Canadian.
(c) Irish.
(d) Indian.

2. How does Ben react when the neighbor's dog charges him?
(a) Screams and kicks at it.
(b) Runs and hides.
(c) Smacks it on the nose.
(d) Drops to all fours and whines.

3. From what country was the man who originally built Fort Rouge near Winnipeg?
(a) Canada.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) England.

4. The female badger has a scar on her right ear as a result of fighting what animal?
(a) Hawk.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Badger.
(d) Lynx.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does William MacDonald feel about the new neighbor?

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

4. What reaction do the neighbors say Ben's siblings have when they attempt to discuss Ben with them?

5. What favor does the new neighbor ask of William MacDonald?

(see the answer key)

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