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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Two, how old is the female badger?
(a) Eight.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

2. How do the MacDonald animals respond when they see Ben coming?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) They run away from him.
(c) They run to him.
(d) They do not move at all.

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

4. In 1806, the North West Company builds on top of what had been Fort Rouge. What is the name of the new fort?
(a) Fort Gibraltar.
(b) Fort Kearney.
(c) Fort Riley.
(d) Fort Leonard.

5. Which of the following fates did NOT befall the female badger's previous litter?
(a) Starved to death.
(b) Fight with wolf.
(c) Den flood.
(d) Caught by eagle.

Short Answer Questions

1. The neighbor is surprised to learn that Ben is six years old, because Ben looks as though he ought to be how old?

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

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

4. For what is the badger searching when the author first introduces the character?

5. What is the name of the new neighbor Ben's father wants him to meet?

(see the answer key)

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