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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a strange varmit stealing from the people in the settlement?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Meat, eggs, and cornbread.
(c) Cattle.
(d) Flour and eggs.

2. What does Travis do while Mama, Lisbeth, and Old Yeller go to burn Spot?
(a) He teaches Arliss how to shoot.
(b) He reads a book to Arliss.
(c) He cooks supper for everyone.
(d) He stays at home with Little Arliss.

3. What is Little Arliss' reaction to Old Yeller?
(a) He feeds the dog his breakfast.
(b) He yells at the dog to go away.
(c) He is afraid of the dog.
(d) He falls on the dog and pets him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the marks that Travis makes on the hogs?

2. What is the solution Travis comes up with that finally keeps Old Yeller at home during the night?

3. How does Travis hide Old Yeller while he runs home to get help?

4. What does Travis discover when he opens the dog run door where the meat is stored?

5. What is the color of the two bulls?

(see the answer key)

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