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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Toward the end of Chapter Two, the author states that the gestation period for badgers is how long?
(a) Twenty-four weeks.
(b) Six months.
(c) Six to eight weeks.
(d) Sixty to sixty-five days.

3. Why does the neighbor say the dog's reaction to Ben is unusual?
(a) The dog only lets his owner close to him.
(b) The dog is usually friendly to strangers.
(c) The dog doesn't usually obey verbal commands.
(d) The dog doesn't normally care about kids.

4. What leads Ben to conclude that the badger was not a dream after his first night in the badger den?
(a) He finds badger fur on his clothes.
(b) He finds her footprints around the den.
(c) The badger is sitting outside waiting for him.
(d) He remembers her presence clearly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ben react to seeing the badger Burton caught?

2. Where is Burton while the female badger is struggling with the trap?

3. How does William respond to Ben's reaction over the badger skinning?

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

5. As Chapter Eleven opens, how long has Ben been missing when a memorial service is held for him?

(see the answer key)

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