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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reaction do the neighbors say Ben's siblings have when they attempt to discuss Ben with them?
(a) They admit Ben is odd and laugh.
(b) They are uncomfortable and don't want to talk about him.
(c) They shrug and say they don't know what's wrong with him.
(d) They avoid the neighbors in the first place.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reputation does the neighbor have with the townspeople of Winnipeg?

2. Why did Burton leave Lobo at home when going to check his traps?

3. In Chapter Four, how much longer will it be before the baby badgers are ready to try solid food?

4. 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?

5. At the beginning of Chapter Two, how old is the female badger?

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