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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 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.

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

3. What advice does Sanderson give to Travis about when to shoot an animal with hydrophobia?
(a) Shoot any animal he comes across until the hydrophobia is gone.
(b) Shoot the animal after it tries to bite.
(c) Shoot anything that is acting unnatural.
(d) Shoot only wild animals, not pets.

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 in case of a fire.
(c) He cleared the brush to get a clear shot at Comanches and Apaches.
(d) He cleared the brush so Mama could plant roses.

5. What sound do the bulls make that are looking for a fight outside the family's cabin?
(a) They squeal like pigs.
(b) They quietly moan.
(c) They raise their voices in a wild, brassy blare.
(d) They snort quietly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama use as a poultice for Travis' wound?

2. What do the Mexicans call a bull with a horn that hangs down past his jaw?

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

4. What does the puppy look like that Lisbeth shows to Travis?

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

(see the answer key)

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