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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Burton decide not to shoot the male badger?
(a) He doesn't want to alert neighbors.
(b) He forgot to pack bullets.
(c) He doesn't want to put a hole in the pelt.
(d) He forgot his rifle.

2. As Chapter Three opens, what has prompted the string of visitors to the MacDonald farm?
(a) They are completing seasonal visits.
(b) They wish to see Ben.
(c) They want to know about the new neighbor.
(d) They need advice from William.

3. When Ben notices that the badger's foot is bothering her, what does he initially use to clean the wound?
(a) Grass.
(b) Sock.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Shirt.

4. As daylight breaks in Chapter Ten, the badger brings Ben what to eat?
(a) Chicken.
(b) Prairie dog.
(c) Egg.
(d) Fish.

5. How many eggs does the badger bring Ben in Chapter Ten?
(a) None.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In the prologue, the author states that William MacDonald is what ethnicity?

4. With which of Ben's siblings does he NOT have a good relationship?

5. Why does Ben initially decide not to head for home in Chapter Seven?

(see the answer key)

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