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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is the MacDonald family's search for Ben so difficult in Chapter Eleven?
2. As Chapter Nine begins, at what point does Esther begin to wonder where Ben is?
3. What issue do the MacDonalds face at the end of Chapter Twelve?
4. Why does Esther not initially go to look for her son when she realizes she hasn't seen him for awhile?
5. How many eggs does the badger bring Ben in Chapter Ten?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does the badger follow John's horse when he rides for home with Ben?
2. Why is the bird in Chapter Seven leading Ben away from the house?
3. Describe Ben's appearance when John finds him and returns home.
4. Why do both William and Ben believe they are responsible for William hitting Ben during the badger skinning?
5. Why does the MacDonald family allow the badger to move in with them?
6. In Chapter Eight, does the badger intend to bring the prairie chicken for Ben or does he essentially steal it from her?
7. Why does Ben not recognize his brother when John first attempts contact with him in Chapter Eleven?
8. Why has Ben been unresponsive to his family until he is taken into the house after his rescue?
9. 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?
10. Describe how Ben gets clean after his first night in the badger den.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The concept of man versus nature is a recurrent one throughout literature. Examine and explain the ways in which this novel addresses this age-old debate. Use information from the text to support the paper.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the badger as a symbol of Ben's autism. Does the symbol work? Or does the badger represent something else? Use supporting material from the novel.
Essay Topic 3
Does the author present a realistic view of pioneer life, or is his version idealized to the point of being unbelievable? Include research to support your claim.
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