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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Little Arliss act when Travis takes him squirrel hunting?
(a) Arliss is noisy and pesky.
(b) Arliss is as quiet as a mouse.
(c) Arliss turns out to be a good hunter.
(d) Arliss is talented at tracking game.

3. What does Travis think about Old Yeller?
(a) He thinks the dog is smart but he doesn't want him.
(b) He thinks the dog is a purebred.
(c) He thinks the dog is stupid.
(d) He thinks the dog is vicious.

4. What does Mama say about Old Yeller?
(a) She says that the dog is sick.
(b) She says that the dog needs some food.
(c) She says that the dog has to go.
(d) She says that the dog can stay.

5. Who named Birdsong Creek?
(a) The settlers.
(b) Little Arliss.
(c) Mama.
(d) Papa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first suggestion Sanderson gives to Mama about keeping Old Yeller?

2. What does Mama wrap Little Arliss' hands in when he is finned by a fish?

3. What does Burn Sanderson tell Mama about Old Yeller?

4. What is Little Arliss' reaction when they get back to the cabin?

5. Who does Lisbeth say she saw stealing from the settlement?

(see the answer key)

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