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

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) Wolverine.
(c) Coyote.
(d) Badger.

2. Where does Ben initially try to take shelter from the coming storm after he gets lost?
(a) Cave.
(b) Abandoned barn.
(c) Badger den.
(d) Rock pile.

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

4. How many days of travel did it take the MacDonalds to find open land north of Winnipeg when they were searching for a farm site?
(a) Two.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eight.
(d) Six.

5. How long ago did the MacDonalds come to the region to settle their farm?
(a) Two years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Fifty years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Burton give for Lobo's respect of badgers?

2. Why is the MacDonald family's search for Ben so difficult in Chapter Eleven?

3. Why does William agree to skin the male badger when Burton suggests it?

4. The neighbor is surprised to learn that Ben is six years old, because Ben looks as though he ought to be how old?

5. How does Ben react when William begins to skin the male badger?

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