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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter One, what is William's attitude toward Ben?
(a) William thinks Ben is disrespectful.
(b) William thinks Ben isn't normal.
(c) William thinks Ben is too big for his age.
(d) William thinks Ben is perfectly average.

2. How long has Ben been walking when he realizes he may be traveling in the wrong direction?
(a) Ten minutes.
(b) One hour.
(c) Five hours.
(d) Half an hour.

3. How does William MacDonald feel about the new neighbor?
(a) He hopes the man will stay awhile.
(b) He thinks the man is annoying.
(c) He wants to be friends with the man.
(d) He's not fond of the man.

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

5. From how far away can a male badger detect a female's scent?
(a) Two miles.
(b) Eight miles.
(c) Twelve yards.
(d) Fifty feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the badger decide not to go out and hunt at the end of Chapter Six?

2. Why does Ben initially decide not to head for home in Chapter Seven?

3. Burton says, when the search party is unable to locate Ben, that the boy must have gone where?

4. From what country was the man who originally built Fort Rouge near Winnipeg?

5. The members of the search party agree before they begin that whomever finds Ben will fire how many shots?

(see the answer key)

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