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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Little Arliss act when Travis takes him squirrel hunting?
(a) Arliss is noisy and pesky.
(b) Arliss turns out to be a good hunter.
(c) Arliss is talented at tracking game.
(d) Arliss is as quiet as a mouse.

2. 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 so Mama could plant roses.
(d) He cleared the brush in case of a fire.

3. How does Travis react to the pending bull fight?
(a) He is excited and wants to see it.
(b) He feels bad for the bulls.
(c) He can't watch because it sickens him.
(d) He blocks his ears from the sound of the bulls.

4. Why can't Travis take Jumper close to the Salt Licks where he goes to hunt deer?
(a) Jumper will be attacked by a bear.
(b) It is too much of a rocky climb.
(c) Jumper is afraid of gunfire and he will scare away the game.
(d) Jumper is too old to go that far.

5. Why is Travis concerned about being the man of the family?
(a) He is concerned because no one listens to what he says or thinks.
(b) He doesn't feel confident enough.
(c) He is afraid to take on the responsibility.
(d) He just wants to be a boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many cows does Travis have to milk to get enough for the family?

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

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

4. What does Travis discover as he reaches the cabin?

5. What does Mama prepare for supper after Old Yeller arrives?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the warning the Burn Sanderson gives to Travis before he rides off.

2. Explain what Old Yeller does to save Little Arliss from certain death.

3. Summarize Travis' feelings for Bud Searcy's daughter, Lisbeth.

4. Why do Travis and Old Yeller sleep in the corn patch?

5. Summarize the items that Little Arliss brings home in his pockets.

6. Describe the bad news that Travis and his family get after taming Spot.

7. Describe the bulls that come near the cabin to fight with one another.

8. Explain what Travis does to the big dog when he sees him for the first time and what is the dog's reaction.

9. Describe why Travis goes to the Salt Licks to hunt for deer.

10. Summarize how Old Yeller controls the heifer, Spot.

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