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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do Travis and Old Yeller feel for a couple of weeks after the hog attack?
(a) Travis is feeling fine but Old Yeller has a rough time.
(b) Old Yeller recovers quickly but Travis has a rough time.
(c) They both have a rough time of it.
(d) They both recover quickly.

3. What is the first suggestion Sanderson gives to Mama about keeping Old Yeller?
(a) He offers to give her a puppy instead of Old Yeller.
(b) He suggests that the dog stays with them until Papa comes back.
(c) He suggests that she pay him with the milk cow to keep Old Yeller.
(d) He suggests that she take the boys inside while he grabs Old Yeller.

4. Why does Travis run off when the trade is made between Arliss and Sanderson?
(a) Travis doesn't want to spend any time with Sanderson.
(b) Travis wants a puppy.
(c) Travis doesn't want Sanderson to see him cry.
(d) Travis is angry that the trade is made with Arliss and not him.

5. Why does Bud Searcy leave Lisbeth behind with Mama?
(a) He leaves her to take care of Old Yeller.
(b) He leaves her to help Mama while Travis is recuperating.
(c) He leaves her because she isn't much help to him.
(d) He leaves her because she is annoying him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why isn't Travis excited about the puppy that Lisbeth gives to him?

2. What does Mama say about Lisbeth staying with her?

3. How does Mama prevent Jumper from jumping into the corn field?

4. What do the Mexicans call a bull with a horn that hangs down past his jaw?

5. Where do Mama, Little Arliss, and Travis sit to see the bull fight?

(see the answer key)

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