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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Travis know that Little Arliss is in trouble?
(a) Arliss is screaming for Travis which is unusual.
(b) Arliss' screams are loud, shrill, and frantic.
(c) Arliss is crying which he never usually does.
(d) Arliss is screaming about the yeller dog.

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

3. What does Old Yeller do when the bear slaps him head over heels?
(a) He charges again.
(b) He staggers into the bushes.
(c) He crawls away.
(d) He lies on the ground.

4. What does Mama prepare for supper after Old Yeller arrives?
(a) Beef stew.
(b) Corn meal mush.
(c) Buttermilk biscuits.
(d) Hotcakes and honey.

5. Why is Travis concerned about being the man of the family?
(a) He is concerned because no one listens to what he says or thinks.
(b) He just wants to be a boy.
(c) He doesn't feel confident enough.
(d) He is afraid to take on the responsibility.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of dogs do most of the settlers own?

2. What kind of man is Burn Sanderson?

3. What is the solution Travis comes up with that finally keeps Old Yeller at home during the night?

4. What news does Lisbeth tell Travis about her dog, Miss Prissy?

5. Why doesn't Searcy go into the house when Mama invites him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the time Travis meets Old Yeller for the first time.

2. Describe the situation that Travis sees when he hears Little Arliss screaming and runs to help him.

3. Summarize how Old Yeller controls the heifer, Spot.

4. Describe why Travis goes to the Salt Licks to hunt for deer.

5. Summarize why Mama names the area in which they live Birdsong Creek.

6. Describe what Travis reveals about his relationship with Old Yeller in the beginning of the chapter.

7. What does Tavis do when the bulls start fighting near the cabin?

8. What is Burn Sanderson's offer regarding Old Yeller and why doesn't Mama accept it?

9. Describe Little Arliss' reaction to Burn Sanderson's news.

10. What is the reaction of Little Arliss and Mama to the big dog?

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