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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arliss start catching after Old Yeller arrives?
(a) Rabbits, birds, possum, and other small game.
(b) Copperhead snakes.
(c) Possum and skunks.
(d) Rabbits, moles, and mice.

2. What is Little Arliss' reaction to Old Yeller?
(a) He yells at the dog to go away.
(b) He is afraid of the dog.
(c) He falls on the dog and pets him.
(d) He feeds the dog his breakfast.

3. How does Travis finally shoot the turkey that he wounded in the pea garden?
(a) The turkey runs in circles in the peas and Travis shoots it.
(b) The turkey is slow because it is wounded and Travis is able to shoot it.
(c) Old Yeller tracks down the turkey and trees it, so Travis can shoot it.
(d) Little Arliss throws a stone at the turkey, knocking it down and Travis shoots it.

4. What kind of man is Burn Sanderson?
(a) He is young, nice, and polite.
(b) He is rough and crude.
(c) He is old and haggard.
(d) He is young and rude.

5. What does Lisbeth tell Travis about the puppy she gave him?
(a) Old Yeller is the puppy's father.
(b) The puppy will be as good as Old Yeller.
(c) The puppy will make a great cow dog.
(d) Travis will grow to love the puppy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens that makes Travis feel better for the first time since Old Yeller's death?

2. What does Travis think about Old Yeller?

3. What does Old Yeller do to keep the heifer from charging at Travis?

4. How does Old Yeller save Travis from the hogs?

5. What does Mama say about Lisbeth staying with her?

(see the answer key)

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