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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 the neighbor say the dog's reaction to Ben is unusual?
(a) The dog only lets his owner close to him.
(b) The dog doesn't normally care about kids.
(c) The dog is usually friendly to strangers.
(d) The dog doesn't usually obey verbal commands.

2. What reaction do the neighbors say Ben's siblings have when they attempt to discuss Ben with them?
(a) They avoid the neighbors in the first place.
(b) They shrug and say they don't know what's wrong with him.
(c) They are uncomfortable and don't want to talk about him.
(d) They admit Ben is odd and laugh.

3. What animal is Ben following when he initially wanders off during Chapter Seven?
(a) Deer.
(b) Badger.
(c) Fox.
(d) Prairie chicken.

4. Which of the neighbors fires the five shots to call the searchers in and cancel the search for Ben?
(a) Burton.
(b) McKinzie.
(c) MacDonald.
(d) Billington.

5. How does William respond to Ben's reaction over the badger skinning?
(a) He throws the badger at Burton.
(b) He turns the knife on Ben.
(c) He yells at Ben.
(d) He hits Ben.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Burton put on a leather glove when setting his traps?

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 does the author say the real agony begins for the badger at dawn of the second morning?

5. As Chapter Five opens, Burton arrives at the MacDonald farm just in time for what?

(see the answer key)

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