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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Travis keep a piece of ear from every marked pig hanging in the corn crib?
(a) He keeps the ears so he can get an accurate count of how many pigs there are.
(b) He keeps the ears to make a necklace.
(c) He keeps the ears to show Papa when he comes home.
(d) He keeps the ears as trophies.

2. How does Travis know that he is near the hogs?
(a) He hears Old Yeller baying.
(b) He hears the hogs squealing.
(c) He sees and eagle circling.
(d) He sees a cougar watching from a high cliff.

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

4. What does Old Yeller do while Mama stitches his wound?
(a) He just lays there and licks Travis' hand.
(b) He passes out.
(c) He thrashes about and Travis has to hold him down.
(d) He growls and bares his teeth.

5. What is the hog's favorite food?
(a) A baby fawn.
(b) Wild black persimmons.
(c) Acorns.
(d) Berries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the best times to go to the Salt Licks to hunt?

2. What does Mama use to give water to Old Yeller?

3. Why had Papa cleared out all the brush and trees from around the cabin?

4. What prevents the animal sick with hydrophobia from getting Mama?

5. What does Travis see that makes him think Old Yeller is dead?

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