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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Travis' family come to get Old Yeller?
(a) A friend gives the dog as a gift.
(b) They win the dog at the country fair.
(c) The dog wanders to their cabin.
(d) They buy him from a neighbor.

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

3. Why does Little Arliss cry when his father goes away?
(a) He will miss his father.
(b) He doesn't want to stay with his mother.
(c) He just got stung by a bee.
(d) He wants to go too.

4. What are all Texans short of now that the Civil War is over?
(a) Ranch hands.
(b) Livestock.
(c) Food.
(d) Cash.

5. What are the best times to go to the Salt Licks to hunt?
(a) Mid-afternoon and late evening.
(b) Early morning and mid-afternoon.
(c) Early morning and late evening.
(d) Mid-afternoon and sunset.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Travis' father ask him to do while he is away?

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

3. What does Travis ask his father for before he leaves?

4. What does Mama prepare for supper after Old Yeller arrives?

5. What does Travis discover as he reaches the cabin?

(see the answer key)

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