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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many days of travel did it take the MacDonalds to find open land north of Winnipeg when they were searching for a farm site?
(a) Eight.
(b) Six.
(c) Ten.
(d) Two.

3. Why is Esther so angry with her husband over his attitude toward Ben?
(a) She thinks William pampers Ben too much.
(b) She doesn't like the way William disciplines Ben.
(c) She thinks William hates Ben.
(d) She doesn't think William tries to understand Ben.

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

5. Which Native American tribe used to inhabit the lands that make up the MacDonald farm?
(a) Blackfeet.
(b) Cree.
(c) Lakota.
(d) Dakota Sioux.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason is Ben eager to start school?

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

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

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

5. After the neighbor leaves, how does Esther MacDonald say she feels about the man?

(see the answer key)

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