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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As far as the townspeople can tell, the new neighbor originally comes from where?
(a) Quebec.
(b) Toronto.
(c) Ontario.
(d) Winnipeg.

3. How does Esther ask Ben to respond to the new neighbor?
(a) Run and hide.
(b) Shake hands.
(c) Offer a gift.
(d) Be quiet.

4. How does Ben react when the neighbor's dog charges him?
(a) Screams and kicks at it.
(b) Smacks it on the nose.
(c) Drops to all fours and whines.
(d) Runs and hides.

5. Why does Burton put on a leather glove when setting his traps?
(a) In case he acciedentally springs the trap.
(b) So that he doesn't have to touch the bait.
(c) To prevent leaving fingerprints.
(d) To cover his scent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what year does the prologue say this story takes place?

3. After Ben eats the meal the badger has brought him, how else does she attempt to feed him?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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