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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the neighbors fires the five shots to call the searchers in and cancel the search for Ben?
(a) Burton.
(b) Billington.
(c) McKinzie.
(d) MacDonald.

2. William decides during Chapter Nine that further help is needed. Which of the following men does William NOT ask for help?
(a) McKinzie.
(b) Burton.
(c) Scortie.
(d) Mickey.

3. John begins to search the area to the southwest of the farm. How long has Ben been missing at this point?
(a) Sixty days.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Eight weeks.

4. How does Ben react when the badger returns at the beginning of Chapter Eight?
(a) He is angry and scolds her.
(b) He doesn't notice that she has returned.
(c) He is terrified and screams.
(d) He welcomes her back warmly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What leads Ben to conclude that the badger was not a dream after his first night in the badger den?

2. How far away from the female's den has Burton laid the trap intended to catch her?

3. As Chapter Eleven opens, how long has Ben been missing when a memorial service is held for him?

4. What is the name of the new neighbor Ben's father wants him to meet?

5. Ben sleeps for four hours after he sees the person on the horse in the distance. What does he notice when he wakes up?

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