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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Six, how long does the female badger stay in the den with her pups after her last hunt?
(a) Five days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Six hours.
(d) Twenty-four hours.

2. Why does Burton decide not to shoot the male badger?
(a) He forgot his rifle.
(b) He doesn't want to alert neighbors.
(c) He doesn't want to put a hole in the pelt.
(d) He forgot to pack bullets.

3. Why does Burton put on a leather glove when setting his traps?
(a) To prevent leaving fingerprints.
(b) In case he acciedentally springs the trap.
(c) To cover his scent.
(d) So that he doesn't have to touch the bait.

4. As Chapter One opens, what animal is Ben MacDonald following?
(a) Mouse.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Deer.
(d) Hen.

5. Where does the female badger frequently hunt while her babies are nursing?
(a) The forest away from her den.
(b) The stream by her den.
(c) The MacDonald farm.
(d) Prairie dog town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the female badger take shelter after collapsing in her den?

2. In Chapter Three, how does the hawk react when Ben tries to watch it eat?

3. By the time she gets to her den after escaping the trap, how many of the badger's pups are still alive?

4. How do the MacDonald animals respond when they see Ben coming?

5. How far away from the female's den has Burton laid the trap intended to catch her?

(see the answer key)

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