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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Travis want to shoot a javelina hog?
(a) He thinks they are funny little creatures.
(b) They are no good for eating.
(c) When one javelina hog gets shot, the whole bunch will attack.
(d) They are not big enough to feed the family.

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

3. Why does Little Arliss want to keep Old Yeller?
(a) He wants a dog to protect him from Travis.
(b) He's never had a dog of his own.
(c) He wants a dog to sleep with.
(d) He wants to teach the dog to hunt rabbits.

4. What does Travis' father ask him to do while he is away?
(a) He asks Travis to go to neighbors and work for food.
(b) He asks Travis to fetch a neighbor to help the family.
(c) He asks Travis to keep up with his school work.
(d) He asks Travis to take care of the family and act like a man.

5. What changes Travis' mind about keeping the yeller dog as he rides to the cabin?
(a) He feels sorry for the starving yeller dog.
(b) He likes the yeller dog after all.
(c) He knows Arliss really wants the dog.
(d) He feels proud of himself and figures he can put up with the dog.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why can't Travis take Jumper close to the Salt Licks where he goes to hunt deer?

3. Who named Birdsong Creek?

4. How does Travis' family come to get Old Yeller?

5. What does Mama ask Travis to do after he milks the cows?

(see the answer key)

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