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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) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

2. What kind of bird inspired the MacDonalds to name their farm site Hawk's Hill?
(a) Red-tailed hawk.
(b) Buzzard hawk.
(c) Coopers hawk.
(d) Peregrine hawk.

3. How does Esther react when Ben refuses to come inside for dinner after Burton shows them the dead male badger?
(a) She gets angry with him.
(b) She yells and spanks him.
(c) She forces him in the house.
(d) She tells him she'll put a plate aside for him.

4. At the beginning of Chapter Four, how old are the badger's babies?
(a) Thirty-three days.
(b) Twelve days.
(c) Sixty-four days.
(d) Forty-two days.

5. What reason does Burton give for Lobo's respect of badgers?
(a) He doesn't like the way they smell.
(b) He knows they're bigger than he is.
(c) He fought one when he was a pup.
(d) He thinks they're good hunters.

Short Answer Questions

1. The female badger has a scar on her right ear as a result of fighting what animal?

2. Where does the female badger frequently hunt while her babies are nursing?

3. How did the MacDonalds originally plan to chose the site for their farm?

4. What reaction do the neighbors say Ben's siblings have when they attempt to discuss Ben with them?

5. When did William first meet the neighbor?

(see the answer key)

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