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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Travis do while Mama, Lisbeth, and Old Yeller go to burn Spot?
(a) He teaches Arliss how to shoot.
(b) He stays at home with Little Arliss.
(c) He cooks supper for everyone.
(d) He reads a book to Arliss.

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

4. What does Papa compare training the mind to handle fear with?
(a) Training the eye to wink.
(b) Training a foot to kick a stone.
(c) Training the mouth to whistle.
(d) Training an arm to throw a rock.

5. How does Old Yeller get into the fight with the loafer wolf?
(a) The wolf goes after Mama when she stops for water.
(b) The wolf attacks Old Yeller while he is getting a drink.
(c) The wolf attacks Jumper and Old Yeller jumps him.
(d) Old Yeller tracks the wolf and catches up with him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Bud Searcy left behind when all the men drive the cattle to Abilene?

3. Where do Mama, Little Arliss, and Travis sit to see the bull fight?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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