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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Travis interpret the sounds of the old bull?
(a) Travis says that the bull is bragging about being the biggest, toughest, and meanest.
(b) Travis says that the old bull is surrendering and willing to die.
(c) Travis says that the old bull is giving up his rights as leader.
(d) Travis says that the old bull is asking the younger bull to kill him.

3. What is Travis' reaction to Old Yeller when the dog approaches him?
(a) Travis screams at him.
(b) Travis backs away.
(c) Travis whispers to Old Yeller.
(d) Travis kicked at him as hard as he could.

4. How does Travis react to the pending bull fight?
(a) He is excited and wants to see it.
(b) He blocks his ears from the sound of the bulls.
(c) He can't watch because it sickens him.
(d) He feels bad for the bulls.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Travis think about Old Yeller?

2. What does Travis do to try and drive the bulls away from the cabin?

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

4. What does Travis discover when he opens the dog run door where the meat is stored?

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

(see the answer key)

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