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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Travis concerned about being the man of the family?
(a) He is afraid to take on the responsibility.
(b) He is concerned because no one listens to what he says or thinks.
(c) He doesn't feel confident enough.
(d) He just wants to be a boy.

2. What does Arliss do when Travis yells at him?
(a) Arliss runs after Travis and kicks him.
(b) Arliss runs away and hides.
(c) Arliss throws a rock at Travis.
(d) Arliss sics the yeller dog on Travis.

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

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

5. How does Travis' dog, Bell, die?
(a) The dog is mauled by a bear.
(b) The dog dies of old age.
(c) The dog is bitten by a rattle snake.
(d) The dog falls into a raging river.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Little Arliss take Travis by surprise?

2. What are the best times to go to the Salt Licks to hunt?

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

4. What changes Travis' mind about keeping the yeller dog as he rides to the cabin?

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

(see the answer key)

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