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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who named Birdsong Creek?
(a) Papa.
(b) The settlers.
(c) Little Arliss.
(d) Mama.

2. Why does Little Arliss want to keep Old Yeller?
(a) He wants a dog to sleep with.
(b) He wants a dog to protect him from Travis.
(c) He wants to teach the dog to hunt rabbits.
(d) He's never had a dog of his own.

3. What does Travis' mother instruct him to do while he is doing his chores?
(a) He is to say his prayers while he works.
(b) He is to recite his numbers while he works.
(c) He is to think about Little Arliss and the dog.
(d) He is to recite his Latin verbs while he works.

4. What does Travis decide to do about Old Yeller?
(a) Obedience train him.
(b) Teach him to hunt.
(c) Find a way to get rid of him.
(d) Make friends with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Travis ask his father for before he leaves?

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

3. What are all Texans short of now that the Civil War is over?

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

5. What does Travis notice about Old Yeller when he first sees the dog?

(see the answer key)

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