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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. What sound does Travis recognize that he has heard only once before?
(a) The coughing roar of a charging bear.
(b) The wild snarl of a mountain lion.
(c) The whimpering of a bear cub.
(d) The sound of a dog dying.

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

3. Why doesn't Travis want to shoot a javelina hog?
(a) He thinks they are funny little creatures.
(b) They are no good for eating.
(c) They are not big enough to feed the family.
(d) When one javelina hog gets shot, the whole bunch will attack.

4. What does Travis think about as he and Old Yeller lie out under the stars?
(a) He wonders if his father can see the same stars in Kansas.
(b) He thinks about what a wonderful dog Old Yeller is.
(c) He thinks about the day when he will have a ranch of his own.
(d) He thinks about how lucky he is to have a brother like Little Arliss.

5. Why is Travis annoyed with Mama and Little Arliss?
(a) He is annoyed because Mama lets Little Arliss lie about the things he does.
(b) He is annoyed because Little Arliss is never punished.
(c) He is annoyed that Mama spends all her time with Little Arliss.
(d) He is annoyed that Mama babies Little Arliss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Travis discover when he opens the dog run door where the meat is stored?

2. What warns the doe that Travis is nearby?

3. When does Travis realize how badly he needs a dog?

4. What does Travis do to try and drive the bulls away from the cabin?

5. What is the first suggestion Sanderson gives to Mama about keeping Old Yeller?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Old Yeller's appearance.

2. What does Tavis do when the bulls start fighting near the cabin?

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

4. Summarize Old Yeller's condition when he returns home after rescuing Little Arliss.

5. Describe what Travis reveals about his relationship with Old Yeller in the beginning of the chapter.

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

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

8. Explain why Travis doesn't want to shoot a javelina hog.

9. What is the news that Bud Searcy brings to Mama on his visit?

10. Explain why Travis doesn't want another dog.

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