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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 need advice from William.
(d) They want to know about the new neighbor.

2. What reason does Burton give for Lobo's respect of badgers?
(a) He thinks they're good hunters.
(b) He fought one when he was a pup.
(c) He knows they're bigger than he is.
(d) He doesn't like the way they smell.

3. As Chapter Four opens, which of the following reasons does the author NOT say kept the badger from attacking Ben?
(a) He is defenseless.
(b) He is small.
(c) She was frightened of him.
(d) She is stronger than he.

4. How does William MacDonald feel about the new neighbor?
(a) He's not fond of the man.
(b) He hopes the man will stay awhile.
(c) He wants to be friends with the man.
(d) He thinks the man is annoying.

5. The Hudson Bay Company builds a second fort close to the North West Company fort. What is the name of the second fort?
(a) Fort Douglas.
(b) Fort Kearney.
(c) Fort Gibraltar.
(d) Fort Riley.

6. In Chapter Three, what animal does Ben most wish he could turn into?
(a) Deer.
(b) Fox.
(c) Horse.
(d) Bird.

7. In Chapter Five, Burton mentions that badgers are better fighters than all but which animal?
(a) Mink.
(b) Wolverine.
(c) Coyote.
(d) Wolf.

8. At the beginning of Chapter Two, how old is the female badger?
(a) Ten.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

9. In Chapter Three, how does the hawk react when Ben tries to watch it eat?
(a) It doesn't see him.
(b) It allows him to watch.
(c) It attacks him.
(d) It flies away.

10. Why does the author say the real agony begins for the badger at dawn of the second morning?
(a) She has to hunt with her injuries.
(b) She realizes that her mate is dead.
(c) She knows she is going to die.
(d) She can hear her pups crying for food.

11. For what reason is Ben eager to start school?
(a) To learn history.
(b) To learn how to read.
(c) To learn about animals.
(d) To learn about math.

12. What noise does the female badger NOT make while digging?
(a) Growl.
(b) Chatter.
(c) Grunt.
(d) Wheeze.

13. How does Ben react to seeing the badger Burton caught?
(a) He says nothing.
(b) He congratulates Burton.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He yells and screams.

14. Instead of resting after the digging project is completed, the female badger begins to do what?
(a) Look for her mate.
(b) Bathe.
(c) Gather grasses.
(d) Hunt.

15. In Chapter Four, how much longer will it be before the baby badgers are ready to try solid food?
(a) Twelve weeks.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Six weeks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Burton decide to set his trap after the male badger's death?

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

4. According to the author at the end of Chapter Two, a normal life span for a badger is how long?

5. As Chapter Five opens, Burton arrives at the MacDonald farm just in time for what?

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