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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As William continues his search for Ben in Chapter Nine, which of the following animals does he NOT worry may have attacked the boy?
(a) Bear.
(b) Coyote.
(c) Badger.
(d) Wolverine.

2. Why does the author say the real agony begins for the badger at dawn of the second morning?
(a) She knows she is going to die.
(b) She can hear her pups crying for food.
(c) She realizes that her mate is dead.
(d) She has to hunt with her injuries.

3. When the badger returns to the den in Chapter Eight, what animal does she bring for Ben to eat?
(a) Snake.
(b) Prairie chicken.
(c) Hawk.
(d) Prairie dog.

4. Why did Burton leave Lobo at home when going to check his traps?
(a) He decided Lobo was more trouble than he was worth.
(b) He was afraid Lobo would get caught in one of the traps.
(c) He didn't want Lobo to attack the trapped animals.
(d) Lobo wasn't around when he left the house.

5. What reputation does the neighbor have with the townspeople of Winnipeg?
(a) They don't know anything about him.
(b) They think he's a coward and a bully.
(c) They think he is kind and friendly.
(d) They are afraid of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did William first meet the neighbor?

2. The Hudson Bay Company builds a second fort close to the North West Company fort. What is the name of the second fort?

3. How long does the search party look for Ben before giving up the search in Chapter Nine?

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

5. Why does the neighbor say the dog's reaction to Ben is unusual?

(see the answer key)

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