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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter One, what is William's attitude toward Ben?
(a) William thinks Ben is disrespectful.
(b) William thinks Ben is perfectly average.
(c) William thinks Ben isn't normal.
(d) William thinks Ben is too big for his age.

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

4. In what year does the prologue say this story takes place?
(a) 1870.
(b) 1670.
(c) 1770.
(d) 1970.

5. For what reason is Ben eager to start school?
(a) To learn history.
(b) To learn about math.
(c) To learn about animals.
(d) To learn how to read.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which Native American tribe used to inhabit the lands that make up the MacDonald farm?

3. What scent does the female badger encounter and ignore that her mate later smells during Chapter Four?

4. From what country was the man who originally built Fort Rouge near Winnipeg?

5. As far as the townspeople can tell, the new neighbor originally comes from where?

(see the answer key)

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