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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Mama, Little Arliss, and Travis sit to see the bull fight?
(a) On the grassy knoll.
(b) At the cabin window.
(c) On the cabin steps.
(d) On the split-rail fence.

2. Why is Travis concerned about being the man of the family?
(a) He doesn't feel confident enough.
(b) He is concerned because no one listens to what he says or thinks.
(c) He is afraid to take on the responsibility.
(d) He just wants to be a boy.

3. What are the best times to go to the Salt Licks to hunt?
(a) Early morning and mid-afternoon.
(b) Mid-afternoon and late evening.
(c) Mid-afternoon and sunset.
(d) Early morning and late evening.

4. Why can't Travis take Jumper close to the Salt Licks where he goes to hunt deer?
(a) Jumper is too old to go that far.
(b) Jumper will be attacked by a bear.
(c) It is too much of a rocky climb.
(d) Jumper is afraid of gunfire and he will scare away the game.

5. What type of dogs do most of the settlers own?
(a) Small, quick terriers.
(b) Pure bred Blood Hounds.
(c) Big, fierce cur dogs.
(d) Pure bred Coon Hounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who named Birdsong Creek?

2. What does Travis notice about Old Yeller when he first sees the dog?

3. What does Travis' mother instruct him to do while he is doing his chores?

4. What warns the doe that Travis is nearby?

5. What is Little Arliss' reaction to Old Yeller?

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