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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What warns the doe that Travis is nearby?
(a) He stretches out his leg.
(b) He sneezes.
(c) He laughs at a squirrel.
(d) He scratches his ear.

2. What does Little Arliss do to Sanderson?
(a) He throws rocks at the man and hits his horse.
(b) He begs the man to leave Old Yeller.
(c) He kicks the man in the shin.
(d) He punches the man in the stomach.

3. Why isn't Travis excited about the puppy that Lisbeth gives to him?
(a) He wants a purebred dog instead.
(b) He doesn't want a puppy because he has Old Yeller.
(c) He doesn't want the trouble of another dog.
(d) He wants a horse instead.

4. What does Travis think about as he and Old Yeller lie out under the stars?
(a) He thinks about what a wonderful dog Old Yeller is.
(b) He thinks about the day when he will have a ranch of his own.
(c) He wonders if his father can see the same stars in Kansas.
(d) He thinks about how lucky he is to have a brother like Little Arliss.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Travis begin to love Old Yeller?

2. What does Mama say when Travis gets home and tells her about Old Yeller?

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

4. Why is Travis' father leaving the family for months?

5. Who comes to the cabin two weeks after the milking incident?

(see the answer key)

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