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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What prevents the animal sick with hydrophobia from getting Mama?
(a) It falls to its knees.
(b) It falls in a hole.
(c) It runs into a tree.
(d) It goes after Old Yeller instead.

3. What does Papa compare training the mind to handle fear with?
(a) Training a foot to kick a stone.
(b) Training the eye to wink.
(c) Training the mouth to whistle.
(d) Training an arm to throw a rock.

4. What warns the doe that Travis is nearby?
(a) He sneezes.
(b) He scratches his ear.
(c) He stretches out his leg.
(d) He laughs at a squirrel.

5. What does Old Yeller do while Mama stitches his wound?
(a) He thrashes about and Travis has to hold him down.
(b) He growls and bares his teeth.
(c) He passes out.
(d) He just lays there and licks Travis' hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Old Yeller do to keep the heifer from charging at Travis?

2. How does Travis feel when Lisbeth and Little Arliss walk past his door?

3. How does Little Arliss take Travis by surprise?

4. How does Lisbeth feel about Travis' reaction to the puppy?

5. What does Old Yeller do when he hears the bulls start to fight?

(see the answer key)

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