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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Little Arliss do to Sanderson?
(a) He kicks the man in the shin.
(b) He throws rocks at the man and hits his horse.
(c) He begs the man to leave Old Yeller.
(d) He punches the man in the stomach.

2. How does Travis hide Old Yeller while he runs home to get help?
(a) Travis pushes him under an overhanging rock and covers the opening with a mesquite stump.
(b) Travis covers him with branches.
(c) Travis digs a hole and places Old Yeller in it.
(d) Travis pushes him into a cave.

3. How does Travis interpret the sounds of the old bull?
(a) Travis says that the old bull is surrendering and willing to die.
(b) Travis says that the old bull is giving up his rights as leader.
(c) Travis says that the old bull is asking the younger bull to kill him.
(d) Travis says that the bull is bragging about being the biggest, toughest, and meanest.

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 Mama prepare for supper after Old Yeller arrives?
(a) Corn meal mush.
(b) Buttermilk biscuits.
(c) Hotcakes and honey.
(d) Beef stew.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Little Arliss take Travis by surprise?

2. What are the symptoms of hydrophobia?

3. What are the best times to go to the Salt Licks to hunt?

4. What does Travis do to try and drive the bulls away from the cabin?

5. What does Mama ask Travis to do after he milks the cows?

(see the answer key)

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