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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Fort Riley.
(b) Fort Leonard.
(c) Fort Garry.
(d) Fort Kearney.

2. By the end of the prologue, the MacDonalds have how many children?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

3. Where does the female badger frequently hunt while her babies are nursing?
(a) Prairie dog town.
(b) The stream by her den.
(c) The MacDonald farm.
(d) The forest away from her den.

4. In Chapter Five, Burton mentions that badgers are better fighters than all but which animal?
(a) Wolf.
(b) Wolverine.
(c) Mink.
(d) Coyote.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following does Burton NOT mention as a use for badger pelts in Chapter Five?

3. In 1870, the Hudson Bay Company transfers the title of its entire territory to which government?

4. At the beginning of Chapter Seven, what is the furthest away from home Ben has ever been?

5. In Chapter Three, what animal does Ben most wish he could turn into?

(see the answer key)

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