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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Burn Sanderson tell Mama about Old Yeller?
(a) He is the best cow dog that was ever born.
(b) He is no good with cows.
(c) He is obedient and submissive.
(d) He is He is the best sheep dog that was ever born.

2. How does Little Arliss act when Travis takes him squirrel hunting?
(a) Arliss is talented at tracking game.
(b) Arliss is as quiet as a mouse.
(c) Arliss is noisy and pesky.
(d) Arliss turns out to be a good hunter.

3. What does Papa compare training the mind to handle fear with?
(a) Training an arm to throw a rock.
(b) Training the mouth to whistle.
(c) Training the eye to wink.
(d) Training a foot to kick a stone.

4. Why does Mama decide that the Spot heifer must be killed?
(a) It will provide them with enough meat for the winter.
(b) It has hydrophobia.
(c) Old Yeller needs the meat to get well.
(d) It is no good for milking.

5. What does Lisbeth do while she stays with Travis and his family?
(a) She plays with Arliss all day.
(b) She plays with the puppy all day.
(c) She reads most of the time.
(d) She works hard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the puppy look like that Lisbeth shows to Travis?

2. What makes the hogs under Travis' limb go wild with anger.

3. How does Travis feel when Lisbeth and Little Arliss walk past his door?

4. Who named Birdsong Creek?

5. What game were Little Arliss and the puppy playing?

(see the answer key)

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