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

2. What does Travis do as the doe keeps approaching him?
(a) He falls out of the tree.
(b) He backs up.
(c) He raises his gun and shoots.
(d) He raises his gun but doesn't shoot.

3. What does Mama say about Old Yeller?
(a) She says that the dog has to go.
(b) She says that the dog needs some food.
(c) She says that the dog can stay.
(d) She says that the dog is sick.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Travis concerned about being the man of the family?

2. What does Mama prepare for supper after Old Yeller arrives?

3. Why does Little Arliss want to keep Old Yeller?

4. What type of dogs do most of the settlers own?

5. What warns the doe that Travis is nearby?

(see the answer key)

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