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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Travis' dog, Bell, die?
(a) The dog is bitten by a rattle snake.
(b) The dog dies of old age.
(c) The dog falls into a raging river.
(d) The dog is mauled by a bear.

2. What does Travis do to Jumper when he decides he doesn't want to plow anymore?
(a) He pulls Jumper by the reins.
(b) He kicks Jumper in the rump.
(c) He lures Jumper back to the field with an apple.
(d) He hits Jumper across the jaw with a club.

3. What is the first thing Travis does when he reaches the Salt Licks?
(a) He climbs a tree and watches for deer.
(b) He sits with the wind blowing across his back.
(c) He determines which way the wind is blowing.
(d) He checks for deer prints in the mud.

4. Why is Travis' father leaving the family for months?
(a) He is driving cattle to Abilene.
(b) He is going East to school.
(c) He is going East to care for his dying mother.
(d) He is working as a field hand in Abilene.

5. What does Mama ask Travis to do after he milks the cows?
(a) Kill a doe for meat.
(b) Read the Bible.
(c) Get Little Arliss ready for bed.
(d) Feed the dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the color of the two bulls?

2. What are all Texans short of now that the Civil War is over?

3. Why does Little Arliss cry when his father goes away?

4. What does Travis' mother instruct him to do while he is doing his chores?

5. Who saves Little Arliss from the attacking bear?

(see the answer key)

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