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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Travis want to shoot at a running deer?
(a) He doesn't want to scare the animals into a stampede.
(b) He knows he can't make the shot.
(c) He is afraid that he will only wound it.
(d) His rifle isn't accurate enough to make the shot.

2. What does Travis ask his father for before he leaves?
(a) A horse.
(b) A dog.
(c) A new rifle.
(d) A Bowie knife.

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

4. What type of dogs do most of the settlers own?
(a) Pure bred Coon Hounds.
(b) Pure bred Blood Hounds.
(c) Big, fierce cur dogs.
(d) Small, quick terriers.

5. What does Mama ask Travis to do after he milks the cows?
(a) Kill a doe for meat.
(b) Get Little Arliss ready for bed.
(c) Feed the dog.
(d) Read the Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Travis do to Jumper when he decides he doesn't want to plow anymore?

2. What does Travis discover as he reaches the cabin?

3. What does Travis' father ask him to do while he is away?

4. What is the first thing Travis does when he reaches the Salt Licks?

5. Who named Birdsong Creek?

(see the answer key)

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