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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes the hogs under Travis' limb go wild with anger.
(a) The sight of Travis hovering above them.
(b) Old Yeller nipping at their heals.
(c) Old Yeller pushing them into a ring.
(d) The squealing and scent of blood.

2. Why can't Travis sleep on the night that Sanderson tells him about hydrophobia?
(a) Travis watches over Arliss and Mama.
(b) Travis stays awake praying for Papa to come home.
(c) Travis has nightmares about mad dogs and wolves.
(d) Travis stays awake watching for mad animals.

3. What is the first suggestion Sanderson gives to Mama about keeping Old Yeller?
(a) He offers to give her a puppy instead of Old Yeller.
(b) He suggests that she pay him with the milk cow to keep Old Yeller.
(c) He suggests that the dog stays with them until Papa comes back.
(d) He suggests that she take the boys inside while he grabs Old Yeller.

4. 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 anything that is acting unnatural.
(c) Shoot only wild animals, not pets.
(d) Shoot the animal after it tries to bite.

5. What is the hog's favorite food?
(a) Berries.
(b) A baby fawn.
(c) Acorns.
(d) Wild black persimmons.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the first bull become wounded in the fight?

2. What are the symptoms of hydrophobia?

3. How does Travis react to the pending bull fight?

4. How does Travis feel about marking the hogs?

5. What does Travis notice about Old Yeller when he first sees the dog?

(see the answer key)

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