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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Travis' reaction to Old Yeller when the dog approaches him?
(a) Travis backs away.
(b) Travis screams at him.
(c) Travis whispers to Old Yeller.
(d) Travis kicked at him as hard as he could.

3. Why is Travis concerned about being the man of the family?
(a) He is concerned because no one listens to what he says or thinks.
(b) He is afraid to take on the responsibility.
(c) He just wants to be a boy.
(d) He doesn't feel confident enough.

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

5. What does Travis do to Jumper when he decides he doesn't want to plow anymore?
(a) He pulls Jumper by the reins.
(b) He kicks Jumper in the rump.
(c) He lures Jumper back to the field with an apple.
(d) He hits Jumper across the jaw with a club.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who named Birdsong Creek?

3. What type of dogs do most of the settlers own?

4. What sound do the bulls make that are looking for a fight outside the family's cabin?

5. What changes Travis' mind about keeping the yeller dog as he rides to the cabin?

(see the answer key)

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