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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Esther ask Ben to respond to the new neighbor?
(a) Shake hands.
(b) Run and hide.
(c) Be quiet.
(d) Offer a gift.

3. The Hudson Bay Company builds a second fort close to the North West Company fort. What is the name of the second fort?
(a) Fort Riley.
(b) Fort Gibraltar.
(c) Fort Douglas.
(d) Fort Kearney.

4. Why does the neighbor say the dog's reaction to Ben is unusual?
(a) The dog is usually friendly to strangers.
(b) The dog doesn't usually obey verbal commands.
(c) The dog only lets his owner close to him.
(d) The dog doesn't normally care about kids.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter Three, William comments on what behavior from Ben?

2. How do the MacDonald animals respond when they see Ben coming?

3. With which of Ben's siblings does he NOT have a good relationship?

4. By the end of the prologue, the MacDonalds have how many children?

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

(see the answer key)

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