2. The MacDonalds have an argument after their new neighbor leaves in Chapter One. About what are they arguing?
(a) Ben.
(b) The farm.
(c) The neighbor.
(d) Dinner.

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

4. Which of the following does Burton NOT mention as a use for badger pelts in Chapter Five?
(a) Collars.
(b) Hand muffs.
(c) Snow shoes.
(d) Shaving brushes.

5. From which city did the MacDonalds set out when traveling to Winnipeg looking for a site to farm?
(a) Toronto.
(b) Alberta.
(c) Ontario.
(d) Quebec.

6. How does Esther react when Ben refuses to come inside for dinner after Burton shows them the dead male badger?
(a) She yells and spanks him.
(b) She tells him she'll put a plate aside for him.
(c) She gets angry with him.
(d) She forces him in the house.

7. Why does the neighbor say the dog's reaction to Ben is unusual?
(a) The dog doesn't usually obey verbal commands.
(b) The dog only lets his owner close to him.
(c) The dog is usually friendly to strangers.
(d) The dog doesn't normally care about kids.

8. What reaction do the neighbors say Ben's siblings have when they attempt to discuss Ben with them?
(a) They are uncomfortable and don't want to talk about him.
(b) They admit Ben is odd and laugh.
(c) They avoid the neighbors in the first place.
(d) They shrug and say they don't know what's wrong with him.

9. Why does the badger decide not to go out and hunt at the end of Chapter Six?
(a) She is exhausted.
(b) She isn't hungry.
(c) She is afraid of finding another trap.
(d) She is afraid of predators.

10. With which of Ben's siblings does he NOT have a good relationship?
(a) Beth.
(b) William.
(c) John.
(d) Coral.

11. While the female badger is digging, what other animal catches her attention for a few minutes?
(a) Badger.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Hawk.
(d) Prairie dog.

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

13. In 1806, the North West Company builds on top of what had been Fort Rouge. What is the name of the new fort?
(a) Fort Kearney.
(b) Fort Leonard.
(c) Fort Riley.
(d) Fort Gibraltar.

14. What noise does the author say Ben makes in Chapter Three that seems to soothe any animal?
(a) Chattering.
(b) Humming.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Singing.

15. Why does Burton move his trap after the male badger is killed?
(a) The badger has left too much scent in the area.
(b) He doubts there is anything else to trap in the area.
(c) He has thought of a better place to put the trap.
(d) He needs to clean the trap.