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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

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 just wants to be a boy.
(c) He doesn't feel confident enough.
(d) He is concerned because no one listens to what he says or thinks.

2. What does Travis think about Old Yeller?
(a) He thinks the dog is a purebred.
(b) He thinks the dog is smart but he doesn't want him.
(c) He thinks the dog is stupid.
(d) He thinks the dog is vicious.

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

4. What does Travis discover as he reaches the cabin?
(a) Arliss and the yeller dog are playing ball.
(b) Arliss and the yeller dog are sleeping in the hay.
(c) Arliss and the yeller dog are sharing a piece of meat.
(d) Arliss and the yeller dog are in the drinking water.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Travis compare Little Arliss' screaming to?

2. What do the Mexicans call a bull with a horn that hangs down past his jaw?

3. What does Mama make with lye water and hog fat?

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

5. Why had Papa cleared out all the brush and trees from around the cabin?

(see the answer key)

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