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

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

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

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

5. Why is Travis' father leaving the family for months?
(a) He is working as a field hand in Abilene.
(b) He is going East to care for his dying mother.
(c) He is driving cattle to Abilene.
(d) He is going East to school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the hogs, cattle, and wild animals come to the Salt Licks?

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

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

4. How does Travis react to the pending bull fight?

5. What does Mama ask Travis to do after he milks the cows?

(see the answer key)

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