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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As William and Esther sit down to lunch in Chapter Nine, where does William suggest Ben is?
(a) Talking to a chipmunk.
(b) Hiding under the house.
(c) Sleeping by the stream.
(d) Playing in the barn.

2. After the initial digging, the badger moves away and begins to dig again at what distance from the first site?
(a) 360 yards.
(b) A mile.
(c) Fifty feet.
(d) Two feet.

3. How does Esther ask Ben to respond to the new neighbor?
(a) Run and hide.
(b) Shake hands.
(c) Offer a gift.
(d) Be quiet.

4. Which of the following animals does Ben NOT observe while wandering away from the house in Chapter Seven?
(a) Falcon.
(b) Goldfinch.
(c) Deer.
(d) Kingfisher.

5. For which of the following does Ben NOT cry at the end of Chapter Eight?
(a) Esther.
(b) William.
(c) Badger.
(d) John.

Short Answer Questions

1. While examining his find in Chapter Three, Ben finds himself face to face with what animal?

2. How old is John in Chapter Eleven as he searches for his baby brother?

3. What reason does Burton give for Lobo's respect of badgers?

4. What reaction do the neighbors say Ben's siblings have when they attempt to discuss Ben with them?

5. In the first week after Ben's disappearance, how many hours does William spend looking for Ben each day?

(see the answer key)

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