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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What game were Little Arliss and the puppy playing?
(a) They were playing fetch with a stick.
(b) They were playing tug with a frayed rope.
(c) They were playing ball.
(d) They were playing a wrestling game.

2. What is the trade that Sanderson and Little Arliss agree upon?
(a) Sanderson gives Old Yeller to Arliss for a home cooked meal.
(b) Sanderson gives Old Yeller to Arliss for a sack of corn meal.
(c) Sanderson gives Old Yeller to Arliss for the mule, Jumper.
(d) Sanderson gives Old Yeller to Arliss for a pair of Papa's boots.

3. How does Little Arliss take Travis by surprise?
(a) Little Arliss attacks him with a battling stick.
(b) Little Arliss wrestles him to the ground.
(c) Little Arliss kicks him in the shin.
(d) Little Arliss punches him in the stomach.

4. What does Mama say about Lisbeth staying with her?
(a) She thinks Lisbeth won't be any help.
(b) She says that Lisbeth can milk the cows.
(c) She thinks Lisbeth is too young to be away from home.
(d) She says Lisbeth can sleep in the dog run.

5. What will the hogs do if they catch up to someone?
(a) They will shake their tusks but then run off.
(b) They will kill their pursuer.
(c) They will turn and walk away.
(d) They will back away slowly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Travis' family come to get Old Yeller?

2. What does Old Yeller do when Travis reaches for him?

3. What is Travis' reaction to Old Yeller when the dog approaches him?

4. What does Travis do while Mama, Lisbeth, and Old Yeller go to burn Spot?

5. What does Mama wrap Little Arliss' hands in when he is finned by a fish?

(see the answer key)

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