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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Searcy go into the house when Mama invites him?
(a) He says that the house smell like the old dog.
(b) He says that he would rather sit in the dog run.
(c) He says that he doesn't feel at ease in the house.
(d) He says that he didn't come for a social call.

2. What does Mama say about Old Yeller?
(a) She says that the dog needs some food.
(b) She says that the dog is sick.
(c) She says that the dog has to go.
(d) She says that the dog can stay.

3. What does Travis discover when he opens the dog run door where the meat is stored?
(a) A wolf is eating the meat.
(b) The meat is gone.
(c) The meat is rotten.
(d) Little Arliss is hanging from the meat.

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

5. What does Papa compare training the mind to handle fear with?
(a) Training an arm to throw a rock.
(b) Training a foot to kick a stone.
(c) Training the mouth to whistle.
(d) Training the eye to wink.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Travis show his love for Old Yeller?

3. When do the hogs become the most vicious?

4. What does Travis do to try and drive the bulls away from the cabin?

5. What are the marks that Travis makes on the hogs?

(see the answer key)

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