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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 shoot the loafer wolf?
(a) He shoots the wolf when it is pinned by Old Yeller.
(b) He shoots the wolf when it is on top of Old Yeller.
(c) He shoots the wolf when it backs away from Old Yeller.
(d) He shoots the wolf when it leaps at him.

2. Why is Travis angry that Bud Searcy comes to visit?
(a) He always yells at Little Arliss.
(b) He is a bother to Mama.
(c) He always insults Old Yeller.
(d) He tries to get on Mama's good side while Papa is away.

3. How does Travis know that he is near the hogs?
(a) He sees and eagle circling.
(b) He hears Old Yeller baying.
(c) He sees a cougar watching from a high cliff.
(d) He hears the hogs squealing.

4. Why doesn't Travis want to shoot at a running deer?
(a) He doesn't want to scare the animals into a stampede.
(b) He is afraid that he will only wound it.
(c) He knows he can't make the shot.
(d) His rifle isn't accurate enough to make the shot.

5. What does Travis think about Searcy's granddaughter, Lisbeth?
(a) Travis thinks she is annoying.
(b) Travis likes her because she is different than most girls.
(c) Travis thinks she is bossy.
(d) Travis thinks she is strange.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Old Yeller do when the bear slaps him head over heels?

2. What is the color of the two bulls?

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

4. Why does Mama decide that the Spot heifer must be killed?

5. What is Little Arliss' reaction to Old Yeller?

(see the answer key)

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