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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Travis decide to do about Old Yeller?
(a) Make friends with him.
(b) Find a way to get rid of him.
(c) Obedience train him.
(d) Teach him to hunt.

2. What do the Mexicans call a bull with a horn that hangs down past his jaw?
(a) A loop horn.
(b) A droop horn.
(c) A scoop horn.
(d) A moon horn.

3. What does Arliss do when Travis yells at him?
(a) Arliss runs after Travis and kicks him.
(b) Arliss runs away and hides.
(c) Arliss throws a rock at Travis.
(d) Arliss sics the yeller dog on Travis.

4. What is Old Yeller's reaction to the bear attack once they are all back in the cabin?
(a) He is crying with pain.
(b) He is licking Little Arliss.
(c) He acts like the bear attack was great fun.
(d) He is trembling in the corner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Little Arliss cry when his father goes away?

2. What is the first thing Travis does when he reaches the Salt Licks?

3. What are the best times to go to the Salt Licks to hunt?

4. What are all Texans short of now that the Civil War is over?

5. What does Arliss start catching after Old Yeller arrives?

(see the answer key)

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