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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 beginning of Chapter Seven, what is the furthest away from home Ben has ever been?
(a) North Corners.
(b) Toronto.
(c) Red River.
(d) Winnipeg.

2. Lord Selkirk, who manages the Hudson Bay Company, brings in settlers from which country to farm the Winnipeg area?
(a) Scotland.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) England.

3. Why is Esther so angry with her husband over his attitude toward Ben?
(a) She doesn't think William tries to understand Ben.
(b) She doesn't like the way William disciplines Ben.
(c) She thinks William pampers Ben too much.
(d) She thinks William hates Ben.

4. What does Ben notice is wrong with the badger when she first brings him food?
(a) She is missing several teeth.
(b) Her ear is ripped open.
(c) She is very skinny.
(d) Her foot is injured.

5. What noise does the female badger NOT make while digging?
(a) Growl.
(b) Grunt.
(c) Wheeze.
(d) Chatter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is William's response to the search party giving up in Chapter Nine?

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

4. How does the MacDonald family react to seeing the badger Burton caught?

5. How does Ben react to seeing the badger Burton caught?

(see the answer key)

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