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

2. Why does Ben finally decide to head for home during Chapter Seven?
(a) He hears his mother calling.
(b) The storm seems closer than he thought.
(c) He knows it is probably bed time.
(d) He has lost interest in the animals.

3. Which of the following animals does the prologue NOT mention as present on the MacDonald farm?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Horses.
(c) Milk cow.
(d) Goats.

4. Burton says, when the search party is unable to locate Ben, that the boy must have gone where?
(a) Into the woods.
(b) Washed away in the stream.
(c) Straight up or straight down.
(d) Run away into town.

5. What kind of bird inspired the MacDonalds to name their farm site Hawk's Hill?
(a) Buzzard hawk.
(b) Peregrine hawk.
(c) Red-tailed hawk.
(d) Coopers hawk.

Short Answer Questions

1. By dawn of the second morning caught in the trap, what has the female badger accomplished?

2. To what conclusion has John come at the beginning of Chapter Eleven?

3. What was the problem with the first site the badger examined in Chapter Two?

4. What has been different about the MacDonald family since the evening Burton brought the dead badger over?

5. How many eggs does the badger bring Ben in Chapter Ten?

(see the answer key)

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