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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 slammed in the ribs.
(b) The first bull is gored in the hip.
(c) The first bull has his horn ripped out.
(d) The first bull is slammed by the other bull's horn in the shoulder.

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

3. How does Travis finally shoot the turkey that he wounded in the pea garden?
(a) Little Arliss throws a stone at the turkey, knocking it down and Travis shoots it.
(b) The turkey runs in circles in the peas and Travis shoots it.
(c) Old Yeller tracks down the turkey and trees it, so Travis can shoot it.
(d) The turkey is slow because it is wounded and Travis is able to shoot it.

4. What will the hogs do if they catch up to someone?
(a) They will turn and walk away.
(b) They will kill their pursuer.
(c) They will shake their tusks but then run off.
(d) They will back away slowly.

5. How does Travis show his love for Old Yeller?
(a) He gives Old Yeller his share of the meat.
(b) He brings Old Yeller for long walks.
(c) He brushes the dog every day.
(d) He bathes him, pulls thorns from his paw, burns ticks off, and lets him sleep with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama say about Old Yeller?

2. What does Sanderson tell Travis about the plague of hydrophobia?

3. How does the bull fight finally end?

4. What is a strange varmit stealing from the people in the settlement?

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

(see the answer key)

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