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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Travis and Old Yeller feel for a couple of weeks after the hog attack?
(a) Old Yeller recovers quickly but Travis has a rough time.
(b) They both recover quickly.
(c) Travis is feeling fine but Old Yeller has a rough time.
(d) They both have a rough time of it.

2. What does Burn Sanderson tell Mama about Old Yeller?
(a) He is no good with cows.
(b) He is obedient and submissive.
(c) He is He is the best sheep dog that was ever born.
(d) He is the best cow dog that was ever born.

3. Where do Mama, Little Arliss, and Travis sit to see the bull fight?
(a) At the cabin window.
(b) On the grassy knoll.
(c) On the split-rail fence.
(d) On the cabin steps.

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

5. What does Old Yeller do when he hears the bulls start to fight?
(a) He charges at them, trying to chase them away.
(b) He hides behind Arliss.
(c) He runs away into the hills.
(d) He cowers in the corner of the cabin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Old Yeller do when Travis sic's him on the bulls?

2. How does Mama prevent Jumper from jumping into the corn field?

3. Why does Travis run off when the trade is made between Arliss and Sanderson?

4. What are the symptoms of hydrophobia?

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

(see the answer key)

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