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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1806, the North West Company builds on top of what had been Fort Rouge. What is the name of the new fort?
(a) Fort Leonard.
(b) Fort Riley.
(c) Fort Gibraltar.
(d) Fort Kearney.

2. At the beginning of Chapter Six, how long does the female badger stay in the den with her pups after her last hunt?
(a) Six hours.
(b) Three days.
(c) Five days.
(d) Twenty-four hours.

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

4. When did William first meet the neighbor?
(a) Last week.
(b) He hasn't met him.
(c) Three weeks ago.
(d) Last month.

5. How far away from the female's den has Burton laid the trap intended to catch her?
(a) Sixty feet.
(b) Twelve feet.
(c) Two yards.
(d) One mile.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Instead of resting after the digging project is completed, the female badger begins to do what?

4. Why does the badger decide not to go out and hunt at the end of Chapter Six?

5. From how far away can a male badger detect a female's scent?

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