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

2. What animal alarms Ben in his hiding spot during the storm in Chapter Seven?
(a) Fox.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Badger.
(d) Wolverine.

3. What animal do Ben and the badger fight and kill at the end of Chapter Ten?
(a) Wolf.
(b) Wolverine.
(c) Bear.
(d) Lobo.

4. As William continues his search for Ben in Chapter Nine, which of the following animals does he NOT worry may have attacked the boy?
(a) Badger.
(b) Bear.
(c) Coyote.
(d) Wolverine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ben react when the badger returns at the beginning of Chapter Eight?

2. What is William's response to the search party giving up in Chapter Nine?

3. As daylight breaks in Chapter Ten, the badger brings Ben what to eat?

4. Who fires a shot at Burton's feet during the scuffle in Chapter Thirteen?

5. How long does John wait for Ben to emerge from the rock pile after finding him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Esther is concerned about her son all morning in Chapter Nine, and yet she does not go look for him. Why?

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

3. Describe why the MacDonald family finally accepts Ben's story as complete truth.

4. Describe William's orders to Burton after the fight.

5. What explains the badger's behavior in feeding Ben during Chapter Ten?

6. Why does the search team finally call off their search for Ben after two days?

7. Why is Ben afraid of the badger when she returns to her den and finds him there?

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

9. Why does the MacDonald family allow the badger to move in with them?

10. What are William's thoughts when Ben asks if the badger will live?

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