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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Travis' father leaving the family for months?
(a) He is working as a field hand in Abilene.
(b) He is going East to care for his dying mother.
(c) He is going East to school.
(d) He is driving cattle to Abilene.

2. Why does Sanderson get off his horse and approach Little Arliss?
(a) He asks Little Arliss if he wants a puppy instead.
(b) He slaps Little Arliss for his temper tantrum.
(c) He asks Little Arliss if he wants to keep the dog.
(d) He tells Little Arliss he is acting like a baby.

3. Who saves Little Arliss from the attacking bear?
(a) Papa.
(b) Travis.
(c) Old Yeller.
(d) Mama.

4. How does Travis react to the news about hydrophobia?
(a) He thinks Sanderson is overreacting.
(b) He doesn't think it is anything to be concerned about.
(c) He thinks Sanderson is lying about it.
(d) He is scared and mixed up about the danger.

5. How many cows does Travis have to milk to get enough for the family?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Five or six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Travis annoyed with Mama and Little Arliss?

2. What does Travis do to Jumper when he decides he doesn't want to plow anymore?

3. How does Little Arliss take Travis by surprise?

4. What is Travis' reaction to Old Yeller when the dog approaches him?

5. What advice does Sanderson give to Travis about when to shoot an animal with hydrophobia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Burn Sanderson's offer regarding Old Yeller and why doesn't Mama accept it?

2. Summarize the items that Little Arliss brings home in his pockets.

3. Describe the agreement Little Arliss and Burn Sanderson arrange.

4. Describe what Travis reveals about his relationship with Old Yeller in the beginning of the chapter.

5. Summarize why Mama names the area in which they live Birdsong Creek.

6. Explain why Travis doesn't want to shoot a javelina hog.

7. Describe the situation that Travis sees when he hears Little Arliss screaming and runs to help him.

8. Describe Old Yeller's appearance.

9. Describe the bulls that come near the cabin to fight with one another.

10. Describe how Travis treats Old Yeller after the dog saves Little Arliss.

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