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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 Little Arliss take Travis by surprise?
(a) Little Arliss kicks him in the shin.
(b) Little Arliss punches him in the stomach.
(c) Little Arliss wrestles him to the ground.
(d) Little Arliss attacks him with a battling stick.

2. What is the color of the two bulls?
(a) One of the bulls is a mustard color and the other is a red roan.
(b) One of the bulls is black and the other is gray with spots.
(c) One of the bulls is a mustard color and the other is black.
(d) One of the bulls is a red roan and the other is black.

3. How does Little Arliss act when Travis takes him squirrel hunting?
(a) Arliss is noisy and pesky.
(b) Arliss is talented at tracking game.
(c) Arliss turns out to be a good hunter.
(d) Arliss is as quiet as a mouse.

4. What is Old Yeller's reaction to the bear attack once they are all back in the cabin?
(a) He is licking Little Arliss.
(b) He is trembling in the corner.
(c) He is crying with pain.
(d) He acts like the bear attack was great fun.

5. What are all Texans short of now that the Civil War is over?
(a) Cash.
(b) Livestock.
(c) Food.
(d) Ranch hands.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Travis think the new, spotted heifer calf will make a good milking cow?

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

4. What is Old Yeller's reaction when he is sprayed by a skunk?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain why Travis doesn't want to shoot a javelina hog.

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

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

7. Describe the situation when Travis shoots the deer.

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

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

10. Explain what Old Yeller does to save Little Arliss from certain death.

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