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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While examining his find in Chapter Three, Ben finds himself face to face with what animal?
(a) Wolf.
(b) Fox.
(c) Badger.
(d) Deer.

2. As Chapter Three opens, what has prompted the string of visitors to the MacDonald farm?
(a) They are completing seasonal visits.
(b) They wish to see Ben.
(c) They want to know about the new neighbor.
(d) They need advice from William.

3. 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 avoid the neighbors in the first place.
(d) They shrug and say they don't know what's wrong with him.

4. How does Ben react when the neighbor's dog charges him?
(a) Runs and hides.
(b) Smacks it on the nose.
(c) Drops to all fours and whines.
(d) Screams and kicks at it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter Four opens, which of the following reasons does the author NOT say kept the badger from attacking Ben?

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?

3. What scent does the female badger encounter and ignore that her mate later smells during Chapter Four?

4. The North West Company's original fort is seized and destroyed by the Hudson Bay Company; what is the name of the fort that replaces this original fort?

5. Why does Burton decide not to shoot the male badger?

(see the answer key)

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