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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Travis see Mama, Little Arliss, and Lisbeth doing after they gather the corn?
(a) They are complaining about the corn shucks.
(b) They are grumpy.
(c) They are laughing and having a good time.
(d) They are scratching their skin.

2. How does Mama sew up Old Yeller's wound?
(a) She uses a thread pulled from her dress.
(b) She uses a piece of rawhide.
(c) She brought her thread with her.
(d) She uses a hair from Jumper's tail.

3. When does Travis realize how badly he needs a dog?
(a) When his spotted heifer has her first calf.
(b) When Old Yeller follows him everywhere he goes.
(c) When he and Old Yeller are hunting together.
(d) When Old Yeller licks him on the face.

4. Why isn't Travis excited about the puppy that Lisbeth gives to him?
(a) He wants a horse instead.
(b) He doesn't want a puppy because he has Old Yeller.
(c) He wants a purebred dog instead.
(d) He doesn't want the trouble of another dog.

5. What is the solution Travis comes up with that finally keeps Old Yeller at home during the night?
(a) He locks Old Yeller in the corncrib.
(b) Old Yeller sleeps with Travis and Little Arliss.
(c) He builds a cage to keep Old Yeller in.
(d) He locks Old Yeller in the storm cellar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the hogs, cattle, and wild animals come to the Salt Licks?

2. Why does Sanderson get off his horse and approach Little Arliss?

3. What sound do the bulls make that are looking for a fight outside the family's cabin?

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

5. What does Travis see that makes him think Old Yeller is dead?

(see the answer key)

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