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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why had Papa cleared out all the brush and trees from around the cabin?
(a) He cleared the brush in case of a fire.
(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 to get a clear shot at Comanches and Apaches.

2. What does Mama ask Travis to do after he milks the cows?
(a) Feed the dog.
(b) Kill a doe for meat.
(c) Get Little Arliss ready for bed.
(d) Read the Bible.

3. What is the color of the two bulls?
(a) One of the bulls is black and the other is gray with spots.
(b) One of the bulls is a mustard color and the other is a red roan.
(c) One of the bulls is a red roan and the other is black.
(d) One of the bulls is a mustard color and the other is black.

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

5. What is Travis' reaction to Old Yeller when the dog approaches him?
(a) Travis kicked at him as hard as he could.
(b) Travis backs away.
(c) Travis screams at him.
(d) Travis whispers to Old Yeller.

Short Answer Questions

1. What warns the doe that Travis is nearby?

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

3. What is the first thing Travis does when he reaches the Salt Licks?

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

5. What is the solution Travis comes up with that finally keeps Old Yeller at home during the night?

(see the answer key)

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