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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why had Papa cleared out all the brush and trees from around the cabin?
(a) He cleared the brush so Mama could plant roses.
(b) He cleared the brush to cut down on the bugs.
(c) He cleared the brush to get a clear shot at Comanches and Apaches.
(d) He cleared the brush in case of a fire.

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

3. What does Burn Sanderson tell Mama about Old Yeller?
(a) He is He is the best sheep dog that was ever born.
(b) He is no good with cows.
(c) He is obedient and submissive.
(d) He is the best cow dog that was ever born.

4. What does Mama wrap Little Arliss' hands in when he is finned by a fish?
(a) A cloth with iodine.
(b) A poultice of prickly pear root.
(c) A bandage of bear fat.
(d) A poultice of wet mud.

5. When do Mama, Travis, and Little Arliss finally make it home with Old Yeller?
(a) They get home just as it gets dark.
(b) They get home the next morning.
(c) They get home at midnight.
(d) They get home before it gets dark.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Travis' reaction to Old Yeller when the dog approaches him?

2. How does Little Arliss take Travis by surprise?

3. Where do Mama, Little Arliss, and Travis sit to see the bull fight?

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

5. What is Old Yeller's reaction to the bear attack once they are all back in the cabin?

(see the answer key)

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