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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Travis annoyed with Mama and Little Arliss?
(a) He is annoyed because Mama lets Little Arliss lie about the things he does.
(b) He is annoyed that Mama spends all her time with Little Arliss.
(c) He is annoyed because Little Arliss is never punished.
(d) He is annoyed that Mama babies Little Arliss.

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

3. What changes Travis' mind about keeping the yeller dog as he rides to the cabin?
(a) He feels sorry for the starving yeller dog.
(b) He likes the yeller dog after all.
(c) He feels proud of himself and figures he can put up with the dog.
(d) He knows Arliss really wants the dog.

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

5. How does Travis finally shoot the turkey that he wounded in the pea garden?
(a) The turkey is slow because it is wounded and Travis is able to shoot it.
(b) The turkey runs in circles in the peas and Travis shoots it.
(c) Old Yeller tracks down the turkey and trees it, so Travis can shoot it.
(d) Little Arliss throws a stone at the turkey, knocking it down and Travis shoots it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What news does Searcy bring to Travis, Little Arliss, and Mama?

3. Who saves Little Arliss from the attacking bear?

4. What warns the doe that Travis is nearby?

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

(see the answer key)

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