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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following animals does Ben NOT observe while wandering away from the house in Chapter Seven?
(a) Deer.
(b) Kingfisher.
(c) Goldfinch.
(d) Falcon.

2. How does the author say Esther MacDonald reacts to the journey in the prologue?
(a) She shows no fear.
(b) She spends the trip mad at her husband.
(c) She is very frightened.
(d) She cries most of the time.

3. 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.

4. By the end of the prologue, the MacDonalds have how many children?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

5. Why does Ben initially decide not to head for home in Chapter Seven?
(a) He knows his parents are looking for him.
(b) He is looking for the female badger.
(c) He thinks Burton might be at his house.
(d) He doesn't think the storm is close.

Short Answer Questions

1. The female badger has a scar on her right ear as a result of fighting what animal?

2. What does Ben notice when he examines the badger's body that assures him it's not the badger he met?

3. What does William tell his son about the badger's chances to live?

4. How long does the search party look for Ben before giving up the search in Chapter Nine?

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

(see the answer key)

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