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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the neighbor leaves, how does Esther MacDonald say she feels about the man?
(a) He scares her.
(b) She likes him a lot.
(c) She thinks he is dishonest.
(d) She is furious with him for asking for favors.

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

3. Why does the neighbor say the dog's reaction to Ben is unusual?
(a) The dog is usually friendly to strangers.
(b) The dog doesn't usually obey verbal commands.
(c) The dog doesn't normally care about kids.
(d) The dog only lets his owner close to him.

4. Where does Burton decide to set his trap after the male badger's death?
(a) Near the prairie dog town.
(b) Near the female's den.
(c) Near the MacDonald farm.
(d) Near the stream.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With which of Ben's siblings does he NOT have a good relationship?

2. How does Ben react when the neighbor's dog charges him?

3. What scent does the female badger encounter and ignore that her mate later smells during Chapter Four?

4. At the beginning of Chapter Seven, what is the furthest away from home Ben has ever been?

5. How long has Ben been walking when he realizes he may be traveling in the wrong direction?

(see the answer key)

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