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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Ben react when the neighbor's dog charges him?
(a) Smacks it on the nose.
(b) Screams and kicks at it.
(c) Drops to all fours and whines.
(d) Runs and hides.

3. The neighbor is surprised to learn that Ben is six years old, because Ben looks as though he ought to be how old?
(a) Eleven or twelve.
(b) Eight or nine.
(c) Three or four.
(d) One or two.

4. From what country was the man who originally built Fort Rouge near Winnipeg?
(a) Canada.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) France.

5. Why is Esther so angry with her husband over his attitude toward Ben?
(a) She thinks William pampers Ben too much.
(b) She thinks William hates Ben.
(c) She doesn't like the way William disciplines Ben.
(d) She doesn't think William tries to understand Ben.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of bird inspired the MacDonalds to name their farm site Hawk's Hill?

2. What favor does the new neighbor ask of William MacDonald?

3. What leads Ben to conclude that the badger was not a dream after his first night in the badger den?

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

5. Lord Selkirk, who manages the Hudson Bay Company, brings in settlers from which country to farm the Winnipeg area?

(see the answer key)

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