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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. As John continues his search southwest of the farm in Chapter Eleven, what article of clothing does he find belonging to his brother?
2. As Chapter Eight opens, which of the following is NOT a reason Ben is having trouble sleeping?
3. For how long after his return does Ben alternate between being human and being badger?
4. How does Ben initially react when Esther tries to take him from John after he is found?
5. What area does everyone think is most likely for Ben to have chosen and disappeared in Chapter Eleven?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Ben go to such lengths to hide Lobo's body after the badger kills him?
2. What are William's thoughts when Ben asks if the badger will live?
3. Describe the condition of the MacDonalds in the weeks after Ben's disappearance.
4. Describe why the MacDonald family finally accepts Ben's story as complete truth.
5. Why does the author make a point of saying that Ben cries for his father at the end of Chapter Eight?
6. Why does the search team finally call off their search for Ben after two days?
7. Describe William's orders to Burton after the fight.
8. Describe Ben's appearance when John finds him and returns home.
9. Describe the fight between Burton and William.
10. Why does the MacDonald family allow the badger to move in with them?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the characters of George Burton and Ben MacDonald. Are they good versus evil? Or something else? In what ways are their motivations alike and different? Do they have anything in common at all?
Essay Topic 2
Throughout the novel, Ben is fascinated by birds: hawks, kingfishers, finches, hens. Why is Ben so interested in birds? What conclusions can the reader draw as to Ben's envy of these animals? What do birds have that Ben wishes he had?
Essay Topic 3
Is William a believable pioneer father? At different points in the novel he is concerned about his lack of relationship with Ben. Is this realistic? Given the era, how much of a role is William expected to play in raising the children?
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