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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 the mother bear come running to attack Little Arliss?
(a) Arliss is holding her bear cub by the leg.
(b) Arliss threw a rock at her.
(c) Arliss threw a rock at her cub.
(d) Arliss wandered into her den.

2. 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.

3. Why do the hogs, cattle, and wild animals come to the Salt Licks?
(a) They drink from the pond that is there.
(b) It has thick brambles where the animals hide.
(c) They lick the salt.
(d) They eat the berries growing there.

4. What is Old Yeller's reaction to the bear attack once they are all back in the cabin?
(a) He is licking Little Arliss.
(b) He is trembling in the corner.
(c) He acts like the bear attack was great fun.
(d) He is crying with pain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Travis think the new, spotted heifer calf will make a good milking cow?

2. What sound does Travis recognize that he has heard only once before?

3. How does the first bull become wounded in the fight?

4. When does Travis realize how badly he needs a dog?

5. What changes Travis' mind about keeping the yeller dog as he rides to the cabin?

(see the answer key)

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