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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Three, how does the hawk react when Ben tries to watch it eat?
(a) It doesn't see him.
(b) It flies away.
(c) It allows him to watch.
(d) It attacks him.

2. At the beginning of Chapter Four, how old are the badger's babies?
(a) Sixty-four days.
(b) Twelve days.
(c) Forty-two days.
(d) Thirty-three days.

3. What favor does the new neighbor ask of William MacDonald?
(a) To hide out at MacDonald's house.
(b) To borrow MacDonald's horse.
(c) To buy MacDonald's crops.
(d) To trap on MacDonald's land.

4. In 1870, the Hudson Bay Company transfers the title of its entire territory to which government?
(a) Canada.
(b) America.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Spain.

5. At the end of Chapter Three, William comments on what behavior from Ben?
(a) He's doesn't stop talking through the meal.
(b) He's quieter than ever.
(c) He's rude.
(d) He's smiling to himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long does the male badger struggle in the trap before Burton finds him?

3. In what year does the prologue say this story takes place?

4. What is the name of the neighbor's dog?

5. Where does the female badger frequently hunt while her babies are nursing?

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