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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Travis want to shoot at a running deer?
(a) His rifle isn't accurate enough to make the shot.
(b) He doesn't want to scare the animals into a stampede.
(c) He knows he can't make the shot.
(d) He is afraid that he will only wound it.

2. What does Travis compare Little Arliss' screaming to?
(a) Hungry babies.
(b) Wild boars.
(c) Squealing pigs.
(d) Comanches scalping him.

3. What does Mama say about Old Yeller?
(a) She says that the dog needs some food.
(b) She says that the dog has to go.
(c) She says that the dog is sick.
(d) She says that the dog can stay.

4. What are the best times to go to the Salt Licks to hunt?
(a) Early morning and late evening.
(b) Mid-afternoon and sunset.
(c) Mid-afternoon and late evening.
(d) Early morning and mid-afternoon.

5. How does Travis' dog, Bell, die?
(a) The dog falls into a raging river.
(b) The dog dies of old age.
(c) The dog is mauled by a bear.
(d) The dog is bitten by a rattle snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Travis want to shoot a javelina hog?

2. How does Travis' family come to get Old Yeller?

3. What does Mama ask Travis to do after he milks the cows?

4. What warns the doe that Travis is nearby?

5. What does Travis ask his father for before he leaves?

(see the answer key)

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