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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 react to the pending bull fight?
(a) He can't watch because it sickens him.
(b) He blocks his ears from the sound of the bulls.
(c) He is excited and wants to see it.
(d) He feels bad for the bulls.

2. Why does Little Arliss want to keep Old Yeller?
(a) He wants a dog to sleep with.
(b) He wants a dog to protect him from Travis.
(c) He's never had a dog of his own.
(d) He wants to teach the dog to hunt rabbits.

3. What does Mama wrap Little Arliss' hands in when he is finned by a fish?
(a) A cloth with iodine.
(b) A poultice of prickly pear root.
(c) A bandage of bear fat.
(d) A poultice of wet mud.

4. Why is Travis concerned about being the man of the family?
(a) He is concerned because no one listens to what he says or thinks.
(b) He doesn't feel confident enough.
(c) He just wants to be a boy.
(d) He is afraid to take on the responsibility.

5. Why is Travis annoyed with Mama and Little Arliss?
(a) He is annoyed that Mama spends all her time with Little Arliss.
(b) He is annoyed because Mama lets Little Arliss lie about the things he does.
(c) He is annoyed because Little Arliss is never punished.
(d) He is annoyed that Mama babies Little Arliss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama make with lye water and hog fat?

2. What is Little Arliss' reaction when they get back to the cabin?

3. Who saves Little Arliss from the attacking bear?

4. How does Travis know that Little Arliss is in trouble?

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

(see the answer key)

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