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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Travis take Jumper close to the Salt Licks where he goes to hunt deer?
(a) Jumper is afraid of gunfire and he will scare away the game.
(b) It is too much of a rocky climb.
(c) Jumper is too old to go that far.
(d) Jumper will be attacked by a bear.

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

3. What is Travis excited about Papa bringing home for him?
(a) A Bowie knife.
(b) A new rifle.
(c) A new saddle.
(d) A horse.

4. Why does Sanderson get off his horse and approach Little Arliss?
(a) He slaps Little Arliss for his temper tantrum.
(b) He asks Little Arliss if he wants a puppy instead.
(c) He asks Little Arliss if he wants to keep the dog.
(d) He tells Little Arliss he is acting like a baby.

5. Why is Travis angry that Bud Searcy comes to visit?
(a) He always yells at Little Arliss.
(b) He always insults Old Yeller.
(c) He tries to get on Mama's good side while Papa is away.
(d) He is a bother to Mama.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Travis and Mama first think Spot ate?

2. What does Travis see Mama, Little Arliss, and Lisbeth doing after they gather the corn?

3. What is Little Arliss' reaction to Old Yeller?

4. What lives in one of Travis' favorite places, down in a deep canyon which is bent in the shape of a horseshoe?

5. What is Old Yeller's reaction to the bear attack once they are all back in the cabin?

(see the answer key)

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