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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the new neighbor Ben's father wants him to meet?
(a) Mr. Burton.
(b) Mr. McCray.
(c) Mr. Hill.
(d) Mr. Lobo.

2. In Chapter Four, how much longer will it be before the baby badgers are ready to try solid food?
(a) Twelve weeks.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Four weeks.

3. How does the animal Ben encounters in Chapter Three respond when he tries to feed it?
(a) The animals runs from him.
(b) The animal ignores him.
(c) The animal accepts the food.
(d) The animal attacks him.

4. As far as the townspeople can tell, the new neighbor originally comes from where?
(a) Toronto.
(b) Ontario.
(c) Winnipeg.
(d) Quebec.

5. While the female badger is digging, what other animal catches her attention for a few minutes?
(a) Prairie dog.
(b) Badger.
(c) Wolf.
(d) Hawk.

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. What favor does the new neighbor ask of William MacDonald?

3. What noise does the female badger NOT make while digging?

4. How does Esther ask Ben to respond to the new neighbor?

5. Why does Burton move his trap after the male badger is killed?

(see the answer key)

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