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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

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 in case of a fire.
(c) He cleared the brush to cut down on the bugs.
(d) He cleared the brush to get a clear shot at Comanches and Apaches.

2. What does Travis decide is a good place to shoot Spot?
(a) A mud pool.
(b) Near the river.
(c) The bottom of a gorge.
(d) A dry, sandy wash.

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

4. Why does the mother bear come running to attack Little Arliss?
(a) Arliss threw a rock at her.
(b) Arliss wandered into her den.
(c) Arliss threw a rock at her cub.
(d) Arliss is holding her bear cub by the leg.

5. Why does Mama decide that the Spot heifer must be killed?
(a) It is no good for milking.
(b) Old Yeller needs the meat to get well.
(c) It has hydrophobia.
(d) It will provide them with enough meat for the winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lisbeth say she saw stealing from the settlement?

2. What disease does Bud Searcy hope does not spread throughout the settlement before the men get back?

3. What are the symptoms of hydrophobia?

4. What does the puppy look like that Lisbeth shows to Travis?

5. How does Little Arliss take Travis by surprise?

(see the answer key)

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