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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are all Texans short of now that the Civil War is over?
(a) Cash.
(b) Food.
(c) Livestock.
(d) Ranch hands.

2. What does Mama ask Travis to do after he milks the cows?
(a) Read the Bible.
(b) Kill a doe for meat.
(c) Get Little Arliss ready for bed.
(d) Feed the dog.

3. What does Travis do to Jumper when he decides he doesn't want to plow anymore?
(a) He hits Jumper across the jaw with a club.
(b) He lures Jumper back to the field with an apple.
(c) He kicks Jumper in the rump.
(d) He pulls Jumper by the reins.

4. What do the Mexicans call a bull with a horn that hangs down past his jaw?
(a) A droop horn.
(b) A scoop horn.
(c) A moon horn.
(d) A loop horn.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Travis want to shoot at a running deer?

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

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

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

5. What does Travis' father ask him to do while he is away?

(see the answer key)

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