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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Three, how does the hawk react when Ben tries to watch it eat?
(a) It attacks him.
(b) It allows him to watch.
(c) It flies away.
(d) It doesn't see him.

2. Which of the following does Burton NOT mention as a use for badger pelts in Chapter Five?
(a) Collars.
(b) Shaving brushes.
(c) Hand muffs.
(d) Snow shoes.

3. How does the MacDonald family react to seeing the badger Burton caught?
(a) They say nothing.
(b) They congratulate him.
(c) They are disinterested.
(d) They are disgusted.

4. From what country was the man who originally built Fort Rouge near Winnipeg?
(a) Canada.
(b) England.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

5. As Chapter Three opens, what has prompted the string of visitors to the MacDonald farm?
(a) They want to know about the new neighbor.
(b) They wish to see Ben.
(c) They need advice from William.
(d) They are completing seasonal visits.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Two, how old is the female badger?

2. How much of the female badger's body gets caught in Burton's trap in Chapter Six?

3. Why does Burton put on a leather glove when setting his traps?

4. Why does Burton decide not to shoot the male badger?

5. While examining the mouse skull abandoned by the hawk, Ben discovers what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to the badger's last litter?

2. Describe the process by which the female badger keeps her den clean and the purpose of her behavior.

3. In Chapter Five, Burton tells a story of a fight Lobo had when he was a puppy. Describe the fight.

4. Why does Burton wish to trap on the MacDonald's land?

5. During dinner in Chapter Five, who does Burton tell John carries badger fangs?

6. Describe the growth of the MacDonald farm in the early years of the settlement.

7. In the prologue, how is Esther MacDonald described?

8. Describe Ben's behavior when the family goes inside to dinner and he is left alone with the dead badger's body.

9. Describe Mr. Burton's appearance as discussed in Chapter One.

10. Explain the development of the baby badgers as described in Chapter Four.

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