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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Ben initially decide not to head for home in Chapter Seven?
(a) He is looking for the female badger.
(b) He knows his parents are looking for him.
(c) He doesn't think the storm is close.
(d) He thinks Burton might be at his house.

5. Who does Ben see on a horse in the distance that sends him scurrying for the burrow in Chapter Eight?
(a) Burton.
(b) John.
(c) Esther.
(d) William.

6. As Chapter Seven opens, what are Ben's siblings doing?
(a) Playing tag in the yard.
(b) Cleaning the house.
(c) Helping William with barn work.
(d) Last day of school.

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

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

9. How does Ben react when the badger returns at the beginning of Chapter Eight?
(a) He is terrified and screams.
(b) He is angry and scolds her.
(c) He doesn't notice that she has returned.
(d) He welcomes her back warmly.

10. 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) Snuggled up to the badger.
(c) Tossed grass over himself.
(d) Made a blanket out of animal furs.

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

12. Who does Ben ask to help bury the badger?
(a) Esther.
(b) John.
(c) William.
(d) Coral.

13. For how long after his return does Ben alternate between being human and being badger?
(a) Five weeks.
(b) Twelve days.
(c) Six months.
(d) One week.

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

15. Who is the first person to see William and John returning with Ben as Chapter Twelve begins?
(a) Beth.
(b) Esther.
(c) Burton.
(d) Coral.

Short Answer Questions

1. William decides during Chapter Nine that further help is needed. Which of the following men does William NOT ask for help?

2. Where is the badger sleeping when Burton arrives at the MacDonald farm in Chapter Thirteen?

3. Where do Ben and the badger sleep after Ben's return home?

4. What occurs to Ben when he awakens after his first night in the badger den?

5. What does William tell his son about the badger's chances to live?

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