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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Burton move his trap after the male badger is killed?
(a) He doubts there is anything else to trap in the area.
(b) The badger has left too much scent in the area.
(c) He has thought of a better place to put the trap.
(d) He needs to clean the trap.

2. Why did Burton leave Lobo at home when going to check his traps?
(a) He was afraid Lobo would get caught in one of the traps.
(b) Lobo wasn't around when he left the house.
(c) He decided Lobo was more trouble than he was worth.
(d) He didn't want Lobo to attack the trapped animals.

3. In Chapter Four, how much longer will it be before the baby badgers are ready to try solid food?
(a) Four weeks.
(b) Twelve weeks.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Six weeks.

4. According to the author at the end of Chapter Two, a normal life span for a badger is how long?
(a) Six years.
(b) Twenty-five years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Fourteen years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1870, the Hudson Bay Company transfers the title of its entire territory to which government?

2. How long ago did the MacDonalds come to the region to settle their farm?

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

4. As Chapter Four opens, which of the following reasons does the author NOT say kept the badger from attacking Ben?

5. By the end of the prologue, the MacDonalds have how many children?

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