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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Burton's second bullet hit the badger in Chapter Thirteen?
(a) Side.
(b) Haunch.
(c) Throat.
(d) Chest.

3. As Chapter Eight opens, which of the following is NOT a reason Ben is having trouble sleeping?
(a) Thought he heard someone calling his name.
(b) The storm is keeping him awake.
(c) He keeps expecting the badger to return.
(d) He is not tired.

4. Once John manages to mount his horse with Ben, how does Ben react?
(a) He goes limp.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) He begins to cry.
(d) He continues to fight.

5. How many days does it take for Ben to notice an improvement in the badger's paw after he cleans it?
(a) Six days.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two days.
(d) Four hours.

6. As Chapter Ten opens, what has Ben done in an attempt to stay warm in the burrow?
(a) Made a blanket out of animal furs.
(b) Snuggled up to the badger.
(c) Closed the entrance to the burrow.
(d) Tossed grass over himself.

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

8. When Ben awakens from his difficult night in Chapter Eight, what is the weather like?
(a) Still storming.
(b) Raining lightly.
(c) Overcast.
(d) Blue sky.

9. To what conclusion has John come at the beginning of Chapter Eleven?
(a) His brother has run away.
(b) His father is going crazy.
(c) His parents are likely to divorce.
(d) His brother is dead.

10. Who fires a shot at Burton's feet during the scuffle in Chapter Thirteen?
(a) William.
(b) Ben.
(c) John.
(d) Esther.

11. When Ben notices that the badger's foot is bothering her, what does he initially use to clean the wound?
(a) Shirt.
(b) Sock.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Grass.

12. 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) Coyote.
(b) Badger.
(c) Wolverine.
(d) Bear.

13. At the beginning of Chapter Seven, what is the furthest away from home Ben has ever been?
(a) Winnipeg.
(b) North Corners.
(c) Toronto.
(d) Red River.

14. Who tackles Burton while William is recovering from the bullet wound?
(a) Coral.
(b) John.
(c) Ben.
(d) Esther.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take the badger to stop growling at the MacDonald family after Ben's rescue?

2. What does Ben find to eat in Chapter Eight, though it is rather unpleasant?

3. Why does Ben initially decide not to head for home in Chapter Seven?

4. Which of the neighbors fires the five shots to call the searchers in and cancel the search for Ben?

5. When Ben cannot be found after lunch, what do his parents initially think may have happened?

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