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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sanderson get off his horse and approach Little Arliss?
(a) He asks Little Arliss if he wants to keep the dog.
(b) He tells Little Arliss he is acting like a baby.
(c) He asks Little Arliss if he wants a puppy instead.
(d) He slaps Little Arliss for his temper tantrum.

2. 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 knows he can't make the shot.
(c) He is afraid that he will only wound it.
(d) His rifle isn't accurate enough to make the shot.

3. What does Little Arliss do to Sanderson?
(a) He kicks the man in the shin.
(b) He punches the man in the stomach.
(c) He begs the man to leave Old Yeller.
(d) He throws rocks at the man and hits his horse.

4. Who saves Little Arliss from the attacking bear?
(a) Travis.
(b) Papa.
(c) Old Yeller.
(d) Mama.

5. What advice does Sanderson give to Travis about when to shoot an animal with hydrophobia?
(a) Shoot any animal he comes across until the hydrophobia is gone.
(b) Shoot the animal after it tries to bite.
(c) Shoot only wild animals, not pets.
(d) Shoot anything that is acting unnatural.

6. What is the first thing Travis does when he reaches the Salt Licks?
(a) He climbs a tree and watches for deer.
(b) He sits with the wind blowing across his back.
(c) He determines which way the wind is blowing.
(d) He checks for deer prints in the mud.

7. What is the first suggestion Sanderson gives to Mama about keeping Old Yeller?
(a) He suggests that the dog stays with them until Papa comes back.
(b) He suggests that she take the boys inside while he grabs Old Yeller.
(c) He offers to give her a puppy instead of Old Yeller.
(d) He suggests that she pay him with the milk cow to keep Old Yeller.

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

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

10. What warns the doe that Travis is nearby?
(a) He stretches out his leg.
(b) He scratches his ear.
(c) He laughs at a squirrel.
(d) He sneezes.

11. What does Travis compare Little Arliss' screaming to?
(a) Comanches scalping him.
(b) Wild boars.
(c) Hungry babies.
(d) Squealing pigs.

12. Who does Lisbeth say she saw stealing from the settlement?
(a) A coyote.
(b) Rosal.
(c) A bobcat.
(d) Old Yeller.

13. Why doesn't Travis want to shoot a javelina hog?
(a) They are not big enough to feed the family.
(b) They are no good for eating.
(c) When one javelina hog gets shot, the whole bunch will attack.
(d) He thinks they are funny little creatures.

14. What does Mama make with lye water and hog fat?
(a) Antiseptic cream.
(b) Poultice.
(c) Bug repellant.
(d) Soap.

15. What is Old Yeller's reaction when he is sprayed by a skunk?
(a) He digs a deep hole and lays in it.
(b) He rolls in the dirt, and then jumps in the pond.
(c) It doesn't seem to bother him.
(d) He snorts, drools, and vomits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Travis' reaction to Old Yeller when the dog approaches him?

2. What does Old Yeller do when Travis sic's him on the bulls?

3. Why does Travis run off when the trade is made between Arliss and Sanderson?

4. Who comes to the cabin two weeks after the milking incident?

5. When does Travis realize how badly he needs a dog?

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