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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Old Yeller's reaction when he is sprayed by a skunk?
(a) It doesn't seem to bother him.
(b) He digs a deep hole and lays in it.
(c) He snorts, drools, and vomits.
(d) He rolls in the dirt, and then jumps in the pond.

2. How does Travis propose getting Old Yeller home?
(a) Travis says they can put Old Yeller in a cart.
(b) Travis says that Mama can hold Old Yeller while riding on Jumper.
(c) Travis says that they can drag Old Yeller in a blanket.
(d) Travis says that he will hold Old Yeller while riding on Jumper.

3. How does Travis know that he is near the hogs?
(a) He sees and eagle circling.
(b) He sees a cougar watching from a high cliff.
(c) He hears Old Yeller baying.
(d) He hears the hogs squealing.

4. Why does Travis run off when the trade is made between Arliss and Sanderson?
(a) Travis is angry that the trade is made with Arliss and not him.
(b) Travis doesn't want Sanderson to see him cry.
(c) Travis wants a puppy.
(d) Travis doesn't want to spend any time with Sanderson.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Little Arliss' reaction to Old Yeller?

2. What does Travis see that makes him think Old Yeller is dead?

3. Why doesn't Searcy go into the house when Mama invites him?

4. What is the trade that Sanderson and Little Arliss agree upon?

5. What does Travis think about as he and Old Yeller lie out under the stars?

(see the answer key)

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