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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Old Yeller do when Travis sic's him on the bulls?
(a) He attacks the bulls.
(b) He leaps onto the back of one of the bulls.
(c) He runs away into the woods.
(d) He circles the bulls, howling.

2. How does Lisbeth feel about Travis' reaction to the puppy?
(a) She tells him that he is rude.
(b) She doesn't care.
(c) She slaps him.
(d) Her feelings are hurt.

3. Why had Papa cleared out all the brush and trees from around the cabin?
(a) He cleared the brush so Mama could plant roses.
(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 to cut down on the bugs.

4. How does the first bull become wounded in the fight?
(a) The first bull has his horn ripped out.
(b) The first bull is slammed in the ribs.
(c) The first bull is slammed by the other bull's horn in the shoulder.
(d) The first bull is gored in the hip.

5. What are the symptoms of hydrophobia?
(a) Limping and vomiting.
(b) Foaming at the mouth and blind staggers.
(c) Swollen eyes and vomiting.
(d) Watery eyes and lethargy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mama so upset that Jumper is eating the corn?

2. What is the first suggestion Sanderson gives to Mama about keeping Old Yeller?

3. How does Travis interpret the sounds of the old bull?

4. What does Little Arliss do to Sanderson?

5. What is the color of the two bulls?

(see the answer key)

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