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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. What sound do the bulls make that are looking for a fight outside the family's cabin?
(a) They raise their voices in a wild, brassy blare.
(b) They squeal like pigs.
(c) They quietly moan.
(d) They snort quietly.

2. What does Burn Sanderson tell Mama about Old Yeller?
(a) He is the best cow dog that was ever born.
(b) He is obedient and submissive.
(c) He is no good with cows.
(d) He is He is the best sheep dog that was ever born.

3. Why is Travis' father leaving the family for months?
(a) He is going East to school.
(b) He is driving cattle to Abilene.
(c) He is working as a field hand in Abilene.
(d) He is going East to care for his dying mother.

4. Why does Little Arliss want to keep Old Yeller?
(a) He wants a dog to protect him from Travis.
(b) He wants to teach the dog to hunt rabbits.
(c) He's never had a dog of his own.
(d) He wants a dog to sleep with.

5. What does Mama make Arliss take out of his pockets before he goes to bed?
(a) His tree frog.
(b) His rock collection.
(c) His pennies.
(d) Grasshoppers, worms, bugs, and lizards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Travis notice about Old Yeller when he first sees the dog?

2. How does the bull fight finally end?

3. What are the best times to go to the Salt Licks to hunt?

4. What is the color of the two bulls?

5. How does Travis' family come to get Old Yeller?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Travis treats Old Yeller after the dog saves Little Arliss.

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

3. Explain what Travis does to the big dog when he sees him for the first time and what is the dog's reaction.

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

5. Explain the disturbing news that Lisbeth gives to Travis.

6. Explain why Travis doesn't want another dog.

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

8. Describe the situation when Travis finds Spot and her new calf.

9. Describe the agreement Little Arliss and Burn Sanderson arrange.

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

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