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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mama so upset that Jumper is eating the corn?
(a) The corn is for the sheep.
(b) They need the corn to eat until winter comes.
(c) They won't have any corn meal for bread in the winter.
(d) They need the corn to feed the cows.

2. How does Travis' dog, Bell, die?
(a) The dog is mauled by a bear.
(b) The dog is bitten by a rattle snake.
(c) The dog falls into a raging river.
(d) The dog dies of old age.

3. What does Old Yeller do when the bear slaps him head over heels?
(a) He crawls away.
(b) He staggers into the bushes.
(c) He lies on the ground.
(d) He charges again.

4. What happens that makes Travis feel better for the first time since Old Yeller's death?
(a) The puppy steals cornbread from the kitchen.
(b) His horse licks his hand.
(c) The puppy jumps on his bed.
(d) The puppy licks his hand.

5. Why is Travis sickened when he looks at Spot?
(a) She is vomiting constantly.
(b) He knows that he has to shoot her.
(c) He sees that a wound on her side is covered in maggots.
(d) She is starving and looks like a skeleton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why isn't Travis excited about the puppy that Lisbeth gives to him?

2. Where does Travis' family keep their hogs and cattle?

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

4. What kind of man is Burn Sanderson?

5. What sound do the bulls make that are looking for a fight outside the family's cabin?

(see the answer key)

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