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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Little Arliss cry when his father goes away?
(a) He doesn't want to stay with his mother.
(b) He will miss his father.
(c) He just got stung by a bee.
(d) He wants to go too.

2. What does Travis' father ask him to do while he is away?
(a) He asks Travis to fetch a neighbor to help the family.
(b) He asks Travis to take care of the family and act like a man.
(c) He asks Travis to go to neighbors and work for food.
(d) He asks Travis to keep up with his school work.

3. What is Little Arliss' reaction when they get back to the cabin?
(a) He is angry at the bear.
(b) He is shaking all over and clinging to Mama.
(c) He passes out from fear.
(d) He is angry that Travis pulled the cub away.

4. Why is Travis glad that he missed a bunch of pigs back at bat cave country?
(a) Lisbeth will be impressed with his bravery.
(b) It teaches him to be more of a man.
(c) He gets to hunt pigs rather than gather corn.
(d) He gets to spend time away from Little Arliss.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saves Little Arliss from the attacking bear?

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

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

4. What does Travis ask his father for before he leaves?

5. How does Travis react to the news about hydrophobia?

(see the answer key)

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