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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ben initially decide not to head for home in Chapter Seven?
(a) He thinks Burton might be at his house.
(b) He knows his parents are looking for him.
(c) He doesn't think the storm is close.
(d) He is looking for the female badger.

2. In 1870, the Hudson Bay Company transfers the title of its entire territory to which government?
(a) Spain.
(b) Canada.
(c) Scotland.
(d) America.

3. At the end of Chapter Three, William comments on what behavior from Ben?
(a) He's quieter than ever.
(b) He's doesn't stop talking through the meal.
(c) He's smiling to himself.
(d) He's rude.

4. Instead of resting after the digging project is completed, the female badger begins to do what?
(a) Gather grasses.
(b) Look for her mate.
(c) Bathe.
(d) Hunt.

5. What occurs to Ben when he awakens after his first night in the badger den?
(a) He misses the badger.
(b) He is lost.
(c) He is hungry and thirsty.
(d) He has a broken leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ben notice when he examines the badger's body that assures him it's not the badger he met?

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

3. What reason does Burton give for Lobo's respect of badgers?

4. According to the author at the end of Chapter Two, a normal life span for a badger is how long?

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

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