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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. As Chapter One opens, what animal is Ben MacDonald following?
(a) Hen.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Deer.
(d) Mouse.

3. How does William MacDonald feel about the new neighbor?
(a) He wants to be friends with the man.
(b) He's not fond of the man.
(c) He hopes the man will stay awhile.
(d) He thinks the man is annoying.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From which city did the MacDonalds set out when traveling to Winnipeg looking for a site to farm?

2. What kind of bird inspired the MacDonalds to name their farm site Hawk's Hill?

3. As the book opens, the author says that the name "Winnipeg" originated with which Native American tribe?

4. In Chapter Three, how does the hawk react when Ben tries to watch it eat?

5. What was the problem with the first site the badger examined in Chapter Two?

(see the answer key)

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