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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Travis show his love for Old Yeller?
(a) He bathes him, pulls thorns from his paw, burns ticks off, and lets him sleep with him.
(b) He brushes the dog every day.
(c) He gives Old Yeller his share of the meat.
(d) He brings Old Yeller for long walks.

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

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

4. What is a strange varmit stealing from the people in the settlement?
(a) Flour and eggs.
(b) Meat, eggs, and cornbread.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Cattle.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the color of the two bulls?

3. What warns the doe that Travis is nearby?

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

5. What does Old Yeller do when the bear slaps him head over heels?

(see the answer key)

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