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

2. Why does Little Arliss cry when his father goes away?
(a) He wants to go too.
(b) He just got stung by a bee.
(c) He doesn't want to stay with his mother.
(d) He will miss his father.

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

4. What sound do the bulls make that are looking for a fight outside the family's cabin?
(a) They raise their voices in a wild, brassy blare.
(b) They snort quietly.
(c) They squeal like pigs.
(d) They quietly moan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Mama, Little Arliss, and Travis sit to see the bull fight?

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

3. Why does Little Arliss want to keep Old Yeller?

4. Why is Travis concerned about being the man of the family?

5. What does Travis do as the doe keeps approaching him?

(see the answer key)

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