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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Travis shoot Old Yeller?
(a) He shoots Old Yeller while the dog is looking the other way.
(b) He calls Old Yeller to him and shoots the dog in the head.
(c) He shoots Old Yeller while the dog is eating his food.
(d) He shoots Old Yeller while the dog is sleeping.

2. What does Travis discover as he reaches the cabin?
(a) Arliss and the yeller dog are playing ball.
(b) Arliss and the yeller dog are in the drinking water.
(c) Arliss and the yeller dog are sleeping in the hay.
(d) Arliss and the yeller dog are sharing a piece of meat.

3. What is the trade that Sanderson and Little Arliss agree upon?
(a) Sanderson gives Old Yeller to Arliss for a pair of Papa's boots.
(b) Sanderson gives Old Yeller to Arliss for a home cooked meal.
(c) Sanderson gives Old Yeller to Arliss for a sack of corn meal.
(d) Sanderson gives Old Yeller to Arliss for the mule, Jumper.

4. What news does Lisbeth tell Travis about her dog, Miss Prissy?
(a) Miss Prissy is going to have Old Yeller's puppies.
(b) Miss Prissy is sick and dying.
(c) Miss Prissy is a purebread fox hound.
(d) Miss Prissy won first prize in at the fair.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal comes into the yard staggering, grunting, and moaning?

2. What game were Little Arliss and the puppy playing?

3. What does Travis do to Jumper when he decides he doesn't want to plow anymore?

4. What lures wolves to the cabin?

5. What does Burn Sanderson tell Mama about Old Yeller?

(see the answer key)

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