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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter One, what animal is Ben following?
(a) Hen.
(b) Mouse.
(c) Deer.
(d) Rabbit.

2. For which of the following does Ben NOT cry at the end of Chapter Eight?
(a) Badger.
(b) William.
(c) Esther.
(d) John.

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

4. How did the MacDonalds originally plan to chose the site for their farm?
(a) A friend had already bought it for them.
(b) They picked it from a catalogue.
(c) They wanted to be close to family.
(d) They would know it when they found it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Normally the badger is a nocturnal animal. Why was she out during the day she encountered Ben?

2. What has been different about the MacDonald family since the evening Burton brought the dead badger over?

3. How does William respond to Ben's reaction over the badger skinning?

4. In Chapter Four, how much longer will it be before the baby badgers are ready to try solid food?

5. At the beginning of Chapter Six, how long does the female badger stay in the den with her pups after her last hunt?

(see the answer key)

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