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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Travis sleep on the night that Sanderson tells him about hydrophobia?
(a) Travis watches over Arliss and Mama.
(b) Travis stays awake praying for Papa to come home.
(c) Travis has nightmares about mad dogs and wolves.
(d) Travis stays awake watching for mad animals.

2. What does Mama say about Lisbeth staying with her?
(a) She says that Lisbeth can milk the cows.
(b) She thinks Lisbeth won't be any help.
(c) She thinks Lisbeth is too young to be away from home.
(d) She says Lisbeth can sleep in the dog run.

3. What do the Mexicans call a bull with a horn that hangs down past his jaw?
(a) A droop horn.
(b) A scoop horn.
(c) A loop horn.
(d) A moon horn.

4. What are all Texans short of now that the Civil War is over?
(a) Food.
(b) Cash.
(c) Livestock.
(d) Ranch hands.

5. What is the first suggestion Sanderson gives to Mama about keeping Old Yeller?
(a) He offers to give her a puppy instead of Old Yeller.
(b) He suggests that she pay him with the milk cow to keep Old Yeller.
(c) He suggests that the dog stays with them until Papa comes back.
(d) He suggests that she take the boys inside while he grabs Old Yeller.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound does Travis recognize that he has heard only once before?

2. What lures wolves to the cabin?

3. What does Lisbeth tell Travis about the puppy she gave him?

4. What does Papa bring home with him?

5. What is the hog's favorite food?

(see the answer key)

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