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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Bud Searcy left behind when all the men drive the cattle to Abilene?
(a) He has only one arm.
(b) He doesn't have a horse.
(c) He is shiftless.
(d) He is blind.

2. How bad is the wound inflicted on Travis by the hogs?
(a) He is cut to the bone.
(b) It is a clean gash but not bleeding much.
(c) It is only a scratch.
(d) It is long but not too deep.

3. What does Mama say when Travis gets home and tells her about Old Yeller?
(a) She tells Travis that they will leave right away to go back to Old Yeller.
(b) She tells Travis that they will have to wait until the next day to go back to Old Yeller.
(c) She tells Travis they can't go to Old Yeller until Travis' wound is cleaned up.
(d) She tells Travis that Old Yeller is probably dead already.

4. What makes the hogs under Travis' limb go wild with anger.
(a) Old Yeller pushing them into a ring.
(b) The sight of Travis hovering above them.
(c) Old Yeller nipping at their heals.
(d) The squealing and scent of blood.

5. Why had Papa cleared out all the brush and trees from around the cabin?
(a) He cleared the brush in case of a fire.
(b) He cleared the brush to get a clear shot at Comanches and Apaches.
(c) He cleared the brush to cut down on the bugs.
(d) He cleared the brush so Mama could plant roses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Travis feel when Lisbeth and Little Arliss walk past his door?

2. Why is Travis concerned about being the man of the family?

3. What does Mama prepare for supper after Old Yeller arrives?

4. Why is Travis angry that Bud Searcy comes to visit?

5. What is the condition of Travis' wound by the time they arrive home?

(see the answer key)

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