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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. 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.

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

3. What do the Mexicans call a bull with a horn that hangs down past his jaw?
(a) A loop horn.
(b) A scoop horn.
(c) A droop horn.
(d) A moon horn.

4. What does Travis do to Jumper when he decides he doesn't want to plow anymore?
(a) He pulls Jumper by the reins.
(b) He kicks Jumper in the rump.
(c) He hits Jumper across the jaw with a club.
(d) He lures Jumper back to the field with an apple.

5. What keeps Travis and Old Yeller busy all night long?
(a) Chasing away coons, skunks, and coyotes from the garden.
(b) Preventing a cougar from attacking the sheep.
(c) Keeping a bear away from the cabin.
(d) Chasing a coyote away from the hen house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the trade that Sanderson and Little Arliss agree upon?

2. Why is Bud Searcy left behind when all the men drive the cattle to Abilene?

3. What is Mama's reaction to Sanderson's first suggestion?

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

5. What is the color of the two bulls?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the news that Bud Searcy brings to Mama on his visit?

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

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

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

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

7. Explain why Travis' father is travelling to Abilene, leaving Travis in charge of the family.

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

9. Summarize Old Yeller's condition when he returns home after rescuing Little Arliss.

10. Why do Travis and Old Yeller sleep in the corn patch?

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