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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the first bull become wounded in the fight?
(a) The first bull is slammed by the other bull's horn in the shoulder.
(b) The first bull is slammed in the ribs.
(c) The first bull is gored in the hip.
(d) The first bull has his horn ripped out.

3. Why doesn't Travis want to shoot at a running deer?
(a) He is afraid that he will only wound it.
(b) He doesn't want to scare the animals into a stampede.
(c) His rifle isn't accurate enough to make the shot.
(d) He knows he can't make the shot.

4. Who does Lisbeth say she saw stealing from the settlement?
(a) A bobcat.
(b) A coyote.
(c) Rosal.
(d) Old Yeller.

5. What does Travis compare Little Arliss' screaming to?
(a) Wild boars.
(b) Comanches scalping him.
(c) Squealing pigs.
(d) Hungry babies.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do Mama, Travis, and Little Arliss finally make it home with Old Yeller?

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

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

4. What are the symptoms of hydrophobia?

5. What does Mama say when Travis gets home and tells her about Old Yeller?

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