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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which of Ben's siblings does he NOT have a good relationship?
(a) Coral.
(b) William.
(c) Beth.
(d) John.

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

3. After the neighbor leaves, how does Esther MacDonald say she feels about the man?
(a) He scares her.
(b) She is furious with him for asking for favors.
(c) She thinks he is dishonest.
(d) She likes him a lot.

4. Which of the following animals does the prologue NOT mention as present on the MacDonald farm?
(a) Horses.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Goats.
(d) Milk cow.

5. Where does Burton decide to set his trap after the male badger's death?
(a) Near the prairie dog town.
(b) Near the MacDonald farm.
(c) Near the female's den.
(d) Near the stream.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lord Selkirk, who manages the Hudson Bay Company, brings in settlers from which country to farm the Winnipeg area?

2. In what year does the prologue say this story takes place?

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

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

5. How long does the male badger struggle in the trap before Burton finds him?

(see the answer key)

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