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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Travis' mother instruct him to do while he is doing his chores?
(a) He is to think about Little Arliss and the dog.
(b) He is to recite his numbers while he works.
(c) He is to recite his Latin verbs while he works.
(d) He is to say his prayers while he works.

3. How many hogs are near the bat cave?
(a) Five pigs, two sows, and one bar' hog.
(b) Four pigs, one sow, and a couple of bar' hogs.
(c) Three pigs, two sows, and four bar' hogs.
(d) Five pigs, three sows, and a couple of bar' hogs.

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

5. What fills Travis with terror when he goes back to find Old Yeller?
(a) Old Yeller is unconscious.
(b) Old Yeller's leg is broken.
(c) Old Yeller's ear is bitten off.
(d) Old Yeller's belly is split open and his insides are bulging out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama tell Little Arliss to do as she is about to remove Old Yeller's bandage?

2. How does Travis interpret the sounds of the old bull?

3. How does Old Yeller save Travis from the hogs?

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

5. What does Travis do to try to prevent Old Yeller from roaming at night?

(see the answer key)

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