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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the prologue, the author states that William MacDonald is what ethnicity?
(a) Scottish.
(b) Indian.
(c) Irish.
(d) Canadian.

2. Who does Ben see on a horse in the distance that sends him scurrying for the burrow in Chapter Eight?
(a) John.
(b) Burton.
(c) William.
(d) Esther.

3. When Ben cannot be found after lunch, what do his parents initially think may have happened?
(a) He fell into the well.
(b) He was kidnapped by Burton.
(c) He got lost in the fields.
(d) He was washed away in the stream.

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. How far away from the female's den has Burton laid the trap intended to catch her?
(a) Two yards.
(b) Sixty feet.
(c) Twelve feet.
(d) One mile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Normally the badger is a nocturnal animal. Why was she out during the day she encountered Ben?

2. From which city did the MacDonalds set out when traveling to Winnipeg looking for a site to farm?

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 neighbor's dog?

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

(see the answer key)

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