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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Old Yeller's reaction when he is sprayed by a skunk?
(a) It doesn't seem to bother him.
(b) He snorts, drools, and vomits.
(c) He digs a deep hole and lays in it.
(d) He rolls in the dirt, and then jumps in the pond.

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

3. What are all Texans short of now that the Civil War is over?
(a) Food.
(b) Livestock.
(c) Cash.
(d) Ranch hands.

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

5. Where do Mama, Little Arliss, and Travis sit to see the bull fight?
(a) On the split-rail fence.
(b) On the cabin steps.
(c) At the cabin window.
(d) On the grassy knoll.

Short Answer Questions

1. What changes Travis' mind about keeping the yeller dog as he rides to the cabin?

2. What is the solution Travis comes up with that finally keeps Old Yeller at home during the night?

3. What is Little Arliss' reaction to Old Yeller?

4. What does Travis think about Old Yeller?

5. How does Travis feel about marking the hogs?

(see the answer key)

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