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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why isn't Travis excited about the puppy that Lisbeth gives to him?
(a) He wants a horse instead.
(b) He doesn't want the trouble of another dog.
(c) He wants a purebred dog instead.
(d) He doesn't want a puppy because he has Old Yeller.

2. Why does Travis think the new, spotted heifer calf will make a good milking cow?
(a) It is a pretty, fat heifer.
(b) It is a fat and feminine calf.
(c) It is raw boned and ugly enough to be a good milk cow.
(d) It has the calmness of a milk cow.

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

4. When does Travis realize how badly he needs a dog?
(a) When Old Yeller licks him on the face.
(b) When Old Yeller follows him everywhere he goes.
(c) When he and Old Yeller are hunting together.
(d) When his spotted heifer has her first calf.

5. What keeps Travis and Old Yeller busy all night long?
(a) Preventing a cougar from attacking the sheep.
(b) Chasing away coons, skunks, and coyotes from the garden.
(c) Keeping a bear away from the cabin.
(d) Chasing a coyote away from the hen house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first suggestion Sanderson gives to Mama about keeping Old Yeller?

2. What does Little Arliss do while Travis is in bed?

3. What do Travis and Mama first think Spot ate?

4. What does Mama prepare for supper after Old Yeller arrives?

5. Why doesn't Travis want to shoot a javelina hog?

(see the answer key)

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