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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What hiding place does Ben stumble into during the storm in Chapter Seven?
(a) Badger den.
(b) Rock pile.
(c) Abandoned barn.
(d) Cave.

2. What part of Ben's story does his family find it difficult to believe after his return?
(a) The things he ate.
(b) The badger feeding him.
(c) The death of Lobo.
(d) The way he cleaned the badger's paw.

3. What issue do the MacDonalds face at the end of Chapter Twelve?
(a) Ben refuses to attend school without the badger.
(b) The whole town now knows Ben's story.
(c) Ben becomes very ill.
(d) Ben retreats again and will not speak.

4. How old is John in Chapter Eleven as he searches for his baby brother?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fourteen.

5. How many eggs does the badger bring Ben in Chapter Ten?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) None.
(d) Eight.

6. How long does the search party look for Ben before giving up the search in Chapter Nine?
(a) Two days.
(b) Four days.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Six hours.

7. In Chapter Ten, how many horsemen does Ben see when he leaves the burrow for a drink?
(a) Three.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Six.
(d) None.

8. How long has Ben been walking when he realizes he may be traveling in the wrong direction?
(a) Half an hour.
(b) One hour.
(c) Ten minutes.
(d) Five hours.

9. What does John find after Ben's adventure that confirms his story for his family?
(a) Animal bones.
(b) Lobo's body.
(c) The badger den.
(d) Ben's clothes.

10. How does Ben initially react when Esther tries to take him from John after he is found?
(a) He grabs for his mother.
(b) He wrestles free and runs to hide.
(c) He begins to cry.
(d) He clings tightly to John.

11. As John continues his search southwest of the farm in Chapter Eleven, what article of clothing does he find belonging to his brother?
(a) Shirt.
(b) Shoe.
(c) Belt.
(d) Pants.

12. What animal do Ben and the badger fight and kill at the end of Chapter Ten?
(a) Bear.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Wolverine.
(d) Lobo.

13. To what conclusion do the doctor and pastor come as the MacDonalds tell them Ben's story?
(a) That the whole family is crazy.
(b) That the whole world should be told.
(c) That Ben is probably lying.
(d) That the details should be kept quiet.

14. What visitor arrives as Chapter Twelve ends?
(a) Burton.
(b) Billington.
(c) McKinzie.
(d) Simpson.

15. With what prized possession does John mark the spot where he finds Ben's missing article of clothing?
(a) Rifle.
(b) Slingshot.
(c) Hat.
(d) Walking stick.

Short Answer Questions

1. The members of the search party agree before they begin that whomever finds Ben will fire how many shots?

2. What animal is Ben following when he initially wanders off during Chapter Seven?

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

4. What leads Ben to conclude that the badger was not a dream after his first night in the badger den?

5. When the badger returns to the den in Chapter Eight, what animal does she bring for Ben to eat?

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