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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mama prepare for supper after Old Yeller arrives?
(a) Hotcakes and honey.
(b) Beef stew.
(c) Buttermilk biscuits.
(d) Corn meal mush.

3. What does Mama make with lye water and hog fat?
(a) Poultice.
(b) Antiseptic cream.
(c) Soap.
(d) Bug repellant.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What warns the doe that Travis is nearby?

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

(see the answer key)

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