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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Travis take Jumper close to the Salt Licks where he goes to hunt deer?
(a) Jumper is afraid of gunfire and he will scare away the game.
(b) It is too much of a rocky climb.
(c) Jumper is too old to go that far.
(d) Jumper will be attacked by a bear.

2. What does Old Yeller do when the bear slaps him head over heels?
(a) He staggers into the bushes.
(b) He crawls away.
(c) He charges again.
(d) He lies on the ground.

3. How does Travis show his love for Old Yeller?
(a) He brushes the dog every day.
(b) He brings Old Yeller for long walks.
(c) He gives Old Yeller his share of the meat.
(d) He bathes him, pulls thorns from his paw, burns ticks off, and lets him sleep with him.

4. What does Travis do as the doe keeps approaching him?
(a) He raises his gun and shoots.
(b) He falls out of the tree.
(c) He backs up.
(d) He raises his gun but doesn't shoot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease does Bud Searcy hope does not spread throughout the settlement before the men get back?

2. Why is Travis concerned about being the man of the family?

3. What is the solution Travis comes up with that finally keeps Old Yeller at home during the night?

4. What do the Mexicans call a bull with a horn that hangs down past his jaw?

5. Why do the hogs, cattle, and wild animals come to the Salt Licks?

(see the answer key)

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