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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Thirteen why is it supposed that Burton comes to visit the MacDonalds?
(a) To lay more traps.
(b) To shoot the badger.
(c) To hear the story of Ben's adventure.
(d) To ask about his dog.

2. Where does Ben initially try to take shelter from the coming storm after he gets lost?
(a) Abandoned barn.
(b) Rock pile.
(c) Cave.
(d) Badger den.

3. In the first week after Ben's disappearance, how many hours does William spend looking for Ben each day?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

4. 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.

5. What does Ben find to eat in Chapter Eight, though it is rather unpleasant?
(a) Grass.
(b) Bird eggs.
(c) Rose hips.
(d) Crickets.

6. After the fight between Burton and the MacDonalds, William tells Burton to do what?
(a) Pay damages.
(b) Get a doctor.
(c) Help calm Ben down.
(d) Leave the area.

7. As Chapter Eleven opens, how long has Ben been missing when a memorial service is held for him?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Four days.
(c) One month.
(d) Ten days.

8. By what point in his relationship with the badger does Ben begin to act like a badger?
(a) Two months.
(b) Eight days.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Ten days.

9. What is William's response to the search party giving up in Chapter Nine?
(a) He agrees that it is probably hopeless.
(b) He calls his neighbors traitors.
(c) He is angry with the neighbors.
(d) His family will not give up.

10. What is the most surprising part of the changes in Ben for his family in Chapter Twelve?
(a) He continues to act like a badger.
(b) He is so skinny.
(c) He doesn't think his family missed him.
(d) He begins talking to them more.

11. When the badger shows up at the MacDonald house, how does William initially react?
(a) He tells Ben to send her away.
(b) He throws a heavy pot at her.
(c) He grabs his rifle.
(d) He opens the door to let her in.

12. As daylight breaks in Chapter Ten, the badger brings Ben what to eat?
(a) Egg.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Fish.
(d) Prairie dog.

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

14. What article(s) of clothing does Ben lose while trying to find shelter from the storm?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Shirt.
(c) Shorts.
(d) Belt.

15. Which of the neighbors fires the five shots to call the searchers in and cancel the search for Ben?
(a) McKinzie.
(b) Billington.
(c) MacDonald.
(d) Burton.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ben respond when William offers to help him bury the badger?

2. What tool does Ben use to enlarge the burrow in Chapter Eight?

3. Burton says, when the search party is unable to locate Ben, that the boy must have gone where?

4. When Burton's gun goes off while William is trying to wrestle it away, where is William hit?

5. What has been different about the MacDonald family since the evening Burton brought the dead badger over?

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