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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Little Arliss act when Travis takes him squirrel hunting?
(a) Arliss turns out to be a good hunter.
(b) Arliss is as quiet as a mouse.
(c) Arliss is noisy and pesky.
(d) Arliss is talented at tracking game.

3. What is the solution Travis comes up with that finally keeps Old Yeller at home during the night?
(a) Old Yeller sleeps with Travis and Little Arliss.
(b) He locks Old Yeller in the storm cellar.
(c) He locks Old Yeller in the corncrib.
(d) He builds a cage to keep Old Yeller in.

4. What does Travis do to try and drive the bulls away from the cabin?
(a) He throws rocks at them.
(b) He tosses boiling water at them.
(c) He goes after them with a bull whip.
(d) He chases them with a pitch fork.

5. How bad is the wound inflicted on Travis by the hogs?
(a) He is cut to the bone.
(b) It is a clean gash but not bleeding much.
(c) It is only a scratch.
(d) It is long but not too deep.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Travis finally shoot the turkey that he wounded in the pea garden?

2. What sound does Travis recognize that he has heard only once before?

3. Why does Bud Searcy leave Lisbeth behind with Mama?

4. What does Mama make with lye water and hog fat?

5. How does Mama prevent Jumper from jumping into the corn field?

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