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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has been different about the MacDonald family since the evening Burton brought the dead badger over?
(a) Nothing has changed.
(b) Ben is getting much less attention.
(c) Ben is getting much more attention.
(d) Everyone is mad at Ben.

2. The members of the search party agree before they begin that whomever finds Ben will fire how many shots?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

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

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

5. What occurs to Ben when he awakens after his first night in the badger den?
(a) He misses the badger.
(b) He has a broken leg.
(c) He is hungry and thirsty.
(d) He is lost.

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

7. 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) Closed the entrance to the burrow.
(c) Snuggled up to the badger.
(d) Tossed grass over himself.

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

9. Why does Esther not initially go to look for her son when she realizes she hasn't seen him for awhile?
(a) She is trying not to smother him.
(b) She knows Ben is upset with her.
(c) She is too busy with housework.
(d) She doesn't want to interrupt if he's spending time with William.

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

11. When Burton's gun goes off while William is trying to wrestle it away, where is William hit?
(a) Chest.
(b) Arm.
(c) Leg.
(d) Side.

12. William decides during Chapter Nine that further help is needed. Which of the following men does William NOT ask for help?
(a) Mickey.
(b) Burton.
(c) McKinzie.
(d) Scortie.

13. What leads Ben to conclude that the badger was not a dream after his first night in the badger den?
(a) He finds her footprints around the den.
(b) He finds badger fur on his clothes.
(c) The badger is sitting outside waiting for him.
(d) He remembers her presence clearly.

14. 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) Belt.
(c) Shoe.
(d) Pants.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter Nine begins, at what point does Esther begin to wonder where Ben is?

2. What area does everyone think is most likely for Ben to have chosen and disappeared in Chapter Eleven?

3. When the other children return home from school, William asks John to continue the search for Ben in which direction?

4. How old is John in Chapter Eleven as he searches for his baby brother?

5. For which of the following does Ben NOT cry at the end of Chapter Eight?

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