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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. To what conclusion do the doctor and pastor come as the MacDonalds tell them Ben's story?
(a) That Ben is probably lying.
(b) That the whole world should be told.
(c) That the details should be kept quiet.
(d) That the whole family is crazy.

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

3. 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) Shirt.
(c) Belt.
(d) Shoe.

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

5. John begins to search the area to the southwest of the farm. How long has Ben been missing at this point?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Eight weeks.
(c) Sixty days.
(d) Four weeks.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How long does the search party look for Ben before giving up the search in Chapter Nine?

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

5. Where does Ben plan to bury the badger?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the process by which Ben cleans the badger's injured paw.

2. Why does Ben not recognize his brother when John first attempts contact with him in Chapter Eleven?

3. Describe the change in the MacDonald family's behavior toward Ben after the incident with Burton's badger, and Ben's response to the change.

4. Describe how Ben gets clean after his first night in the badger den.

5. In Chapter Eight, does the badger intend to bring the prairie chicken for Ben or does he essentially steal it from her?

6. Why is the bird in Chapter Seven leading Ben away from the house?

7. Why is William initially unconcerned about Ben's location in Chapter Nine?

8. Why does John decide to use his prized rifle to mark the spot where he found Ben's shoe, as the rifle will certainly be ruined?

9. Why has Ben been unresponsive to his family until he is taken into the house after his rescue?

10. In Chapter Thirteen, why is Burton coming to visit the MacDonalds?

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