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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mama prevent Jumper from jumping into the corn field?
(a) She ties a large stone to his back leg.
(b) She ties him to a tree.
(c) She ties a chunk of wood to his forefoot.
(d) She ties his back legs together.

2. Why does Bud Searcy leave Lisbeth behind with Mama?
(a) He leaves her because she is annoying him.
(b) He leaves her because she isn't much help to him.
(c) He leaves her to help Mama while Travis is recuperating.
(d) He leaves her to take care of Old Yeller.

3. Why is Mama so upset that Jumper is eating the corn?
(a) The corn is for the sheep.
(b) They won't have any corn meal for bread in the winter.
(c) They need the corn to eat until winter comes.
(d) They need the corn to feed the cows.

4. Why had Papa cleared out all the brush and trees from around the cabin?
(a) He cleared the brush to cut down on the bugs.
(b) He cleared the brush to get a clear shot at Comanches and Apaches.
(c) He cleared the brush in case of a fire.
(d) He cleared the brush so Mama could plant roses.

5. Why is Travis angry that Bud Searcy comes to visit?
(a) He always yells at Little Arliss.
(b) He always insults Old Yeller.
(c) He is a bother to Mama.
(d) He tries to get on Mama's good side while Papa is away.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sound do the bulls make that are looking for a fight outside the family's cabin?

3. What does Travis do to try and drive the bulls away from the cabin?

4. What kind of man is Burn Sanderson?

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

(see the answer key)

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