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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the prologue, the author states that William MacDonald is what ethnicity?
(a) Scottish.
(b) Irish.
(c) Canadian.
(d) Indian.

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

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

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 Leonard.
(b) Fort Kearney.
(c) Fort Riley.
(d) Fort Gibraltar.

5. What scent does the female badger encounter and ignore that her mate later smells during Chapter Four?
(a) Humans.
(b) Prairie dogs.
(c) Wolves.
(d) Sardines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What noise does the author say Ben makes in Chapter Three that seems to soothe any animal?

2. When did William first meet the neighbor?

3. While the female badger is digging, what other animal catches her attention for a few minutes?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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