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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Travis' mother instruct him to do while he is doing his chores?
(a) He is to say his prayers while he works.
(b) He is to think about Little Arliss and the dog.
(c) He is to recite his numbers while he works.
(d) He is to recite his Latin verbs while he works.

3. Why does Travis run off when the trade is made between Arliss and Sanderson?
(a) Travis wants a puppy.
(b) Travis doesn't want Sanderson to see him cry.
(c) Travis doesn't want to spend any time with Sanderson.
(d) Travis is angry that the trade is made with Arliss and not him.

4. What does Travis think about Old Yeller?
(a) He thinks the dog is stupid.
(b) He thinks the dog is smart but he doesn't want him.
(c) He thinks the dog is vicious.
(d) He thinks the dog is a purebred.

5. What does Mama prepare for supper after Old Yeller arrives?
(a) Hotcakes and honey.
(b) Corn meal mush.
(c) Beef stew.
(d) Buttermilk biscuits.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the hog's favorite food?

3. What news does Lisbeth tell Travis about her dog, Miss Prissy?

4. How does Travis feel about marking the hogs?

5. What do the hogs do if a blizzard is on the way?

(see the answer key)

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