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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author at the end of Chapter Two, a normal life span for a badger is how long?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Twenty-five years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Fourteen years.

2. What reaction do the neighbors say Ben's siblings have when they attempt to discuss Ben with them?
(a) They shrug and say they don't know what's wrong with him.
(b) They avoid the neighbors in the first place.
(c) They admit Ben is odd and laugh.
(d) They are uncomfortable and don't want to talk about him.

3. With which of Ben's siblings does he NOT have a good relationship?
(a) John.
(b) William.
(c) Beth.
(d) Coral.

4. How did the MacDonalds originally plan to chose the site for their farm?
(a) A friend had already bought it for them.
(b) They picked it from a catalogue.
(c) They would know it when they found it.
(d) They wanted to be close to family.

5. Lord Selkirk, who manages the Hudson Bay Company, brings in settlers from which country to farm the Winnipeg area?
(a) Scotland.
(b) France.
(c) America.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the neighbor say the dog's reaction to Ben is unusual?

2. For what reason is Ben eager to start school?

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

4. What is the name of the neighbor's dog?

5. How does Ben react when the neighbor's dog charges him?

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