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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Ten.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

2. What noise does the female badger NOT make while digging?
(a) Grunt.
(b) Wheeze.
(c) Chatter.
(d) Growl.

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

4. Which of the following fates did NOT befall the female badger's previous litter?
(a) Caught by eagle.
(b) Fight with wolf.
(c) Starved to death.
(d) Den flood.

5. When did William first meet the neighbor?
(a) Last week.
(b) Three weeks ago.
(c) Last month.
(d) He hasn't met him.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter Three opens, what has prompted the string of visitors to the MacDonald farm?

2. After the initial digging, the badger moves away and begins to dig again at what distance from the first site?

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

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

5. How much money does Burton say he can make off the male badger's pelt?

(see the answer key)

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