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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Little Arliss' reaction to Old Yeller?
(a) He yells at the dog to go away.
(b) He feeds the dog his breakfast.
(c) He falls on the dog and pets him.
(d) He is afraid of the dog.

2. Why does Little Arliss want to keep Old Yeller?
(a) He wants to teach the dog to hunt rabbits.
(b) He's never had a dog of his own.
(c) He wants a dog to sleep with.
(d) He wants a dog to protect him from Travis.

3. What is the first thing Travis does when he reaches the Salt Licks?
(a) He climbs a tree and watches for deer.
(b) He sits with the wind blowing across his back.
(c) He determines which way the wind is blowing.
(d) He checks for deer prints in the mud.

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

5. How does Travis' family come to get Old Yeller?
(a) A friend gives the dog as a gift.
(b) They win the dog at the country fair.
(c) They buy him from a neighbor.
(d) The dog wanders to their cabin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Travis' father leaving the family for months?

2. What does Travis compare Little Arliss' screaming to?

3. What does Travis think about Old Yeller?

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

5. What are the best times to go to the Salt Licks to hunt?

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