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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Travis think the new, spotted heifer calf will make a good milking cow?
(a) It has the calmness of a milk cow.
(b) It is raw boned and ugly enough to be a good milk cow.
(c) It is a pretty, fat heifer.
(d) It is a fat and feminine calf.

2. What does Travis decide to do about Old Yeller?
(a) Find a way to get rid of him.
(b) Make friends with him.
(c) Teach him to hunt.
(d) Obedience train him.

3. How does Travis' family come to get Old Yeller?
(a) The dog wanders to their cabin.
(b) A friend gives the dog as a gift.
(c) They buy him from a neighbor.
(d) They win the dog at the country fair.

4. What does Travis do to try to prevent Old Yeller from roaming at night?
(a) He locks him in the hen house.
(b) He puts him in the barn.
(c) He tries tying him with rope and rawhide string.
(d) He chains him to a post.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What warns the doe that Travis is nearby?

2. What does Old Yeller do when he hears the bulls start to fight?

3. Who named Birdsong Creek?

4. What news does Lisbeth tell Travis about her dog, Miss Prissy?

5. How does Travis know that Little Arliss is in trouble?

(see the answer key)

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