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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Travis' family come to get Old Yeller?
(a) A friend gives the dog as a gift.
(b) The dog wanders to their cabin.
(c) They buy him from a neighbor.
(d) They win the dog at the country fair.

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

4. What does Arliss start catching after Old Yeller arrives?
(a) Copperhead snakes.
(b) Possum and skunks.
(c) Rabbits, moles, and mice.
(d) Rabbits, birds, possum, and other small game.

5. Who named Birdsong Creek?
(a) Mama.
(b) Papa.
(c) Little Arliss.
(d) The settlers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Mexicans call a bull with a horn that hangs down past his jaw?

2. What does Mama ask Travis to do after he milks the cows?

3. Why do the hogs, cattle, and wild animals come to the Salt Licks?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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