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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. William decides during Chapter Nine that further help is needed. Which of the following men does William NOT ask for help?
(a) Burton.
(b) Scortie.
(c) Mickey.
(d) McKinzie.

2. In the first week after Ben's disappearance, how many hours does William spend looking for Ben each day?
(a) Two.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Six.

3. For which of the following does Ben NOT cry at the end of Chapter Eight?
(a) Badger.
(b) John.
(c) William.
(d) Esther.

4. Why does Ben finally decide to head for home during Chapter Seven?
(a) The storm seems closer than he thought.
(b) He knows it is probably bed time.
(c) He hears his mother calling.
(d) He has lost interest in the animals.

5. Who fires a shot at Burton's feet during the scuffle in Chapter Thirteen?
(a) Ben.
(b) Esther.
(c) William.
(d) John.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ben awakens from his difficult night in Chapter Eight, what is the weather like?

2. How long does John wait for Ben to emerge from the rock pile after finding him?

3. When the badger shows up at the MacDonald house, how does William initially react?

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

5. As Chapter Eight opens, which of the following is NOT a reason Ben is having trouble sleeping?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does John decide to use his prized rifle to mark the spot where he found Ben's shoe, as the rifle will certainly be ruined?

2. Why does the search team finally call off their search for Ben after two days?

3. Describe the process by which Ben cleans the badger's injured paw.

4. Describe how Ben gets clean after his first night in the badger den.

5. Why does the badger follow John's horse when he rides for home with Ben?

6. Describe Ben's appearance when John finds him and returns home.

7. Why does the author make a point of saying that Ben cries for his father at the end of Chapter Eight?

8. Why does the MacDonald family allow the badger to move in with them?

9. Why is Ben afraid of the badger when she returns to her den and finds him there?

10. Describe the fight between Burton and William.

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