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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mama's reaction to Sanderson's first suggestion?
(a) She refuses.
(b) She accepts it.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She is insulted by the suggestion.

2. Why does Mama decide that the Spot heifer must be killed?
(a) It will provide them with enough meat for the winter.
(b) It is no good for milking.
(c) It has hydrophobia.
(d) Old Yeller needs the meat to get well.

3. Why isn't Travis excited about the puppy that Lisbeth gives to him?
(a) He wants a purebred dog instead.
(b) He doesn't want a puppy because he has Old Yeller.
(c) He doesn't want the trouble of another dog.
(d) He wants a horse instead.

4. Why does the mother bear come running to attack Little Arliss?
(a) Arliss threw a rock at her cub.
(b) Arliss wandered into her den.
(c) Arliss is holding her bear cub by the leg.
(d) Arliss threw a rock at her.

5. What does Travis ask his father for before he leaves?
(a) A horse.
(b) A Bowie knife.
(c) A dog.
(d) A new rifle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Papa compare training the mind to handle fear with?

2. What is Travis' reaction to Old Yeller when the dog approaches him?

3. How does Travis react to the pending bull fight?

4. Why does Travis run off when the trade is made between Arliss and Sanderson?

5. Why had Papa cleared out all the brush and trees from around the cabin?

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