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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mama prevent Jumper from jumping into the corn field?
(a) She ties him to a tree.
(b) She ties a large stone to his back leg.
(c) She ties a chunk of wood to his forefoot.
(d) She ties his back legs together.

2. Why had Papa cleared out all the brush and trees from around the cabin?
(a) He cleared the brush in case of a fire.
(b) He cleared the brush to cut down on the bugs.
(c) He cleared the brush to get a clear shot at Comanches and Apaches.
(d) He cleared the brush so Mama could plant roses.

3. Why is Travis angry that Bud Searcy comes to visit?
(a) He is a bother to Mama.
(b) He always yells at Little Arliss.
(c) He always insults Old Yeller.
(d) He tries to get on Mama's good side while Papa is away.

4. Why does Sanderson get off his horse and approach Little Arliss?
(a) He tells Little Arliss he is acting like a baby.
(b) He asks Little Arliss if he wants a puppy instead.
(c) He asks Little Arliss if he wants to keep the dog.
(d) He slaps Little Arliss for his temper tantrum.

5. How does Travis react to the pending bull fight?
(a) He feels bad for the bulls.
(b) He is excited and wants to see it.
(c) He can't watch because it sickens him.
(d) He blocks his ears from the sound of the bulls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of man is Burn Sanderson?

2. What does Burn Sanderson tell Mama about Old Yeller?

3. What does Little Arliss do while Travis is in bed?

4. What does the puppy look like that Lisbeth shows to Travis?

5. How does Travis feel when Lisbeth and Little Arliss walk past his door?

(see the answer key)

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