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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. Who comes to the cabin two weeks after the milking incident?
(a) Jed Simpson.
(b) Lisbeth.
(c) A man comes to claim Old Yeller.
(d) Bud Searcy.

2. Why does Travis run off when the trade is made between Arliss and Sanderson?
(a) Travis doesn't want Sanderson to see him cry.
(b) Travis doesn't want to spend any time with Sanderson.
(c) Travis wants a puppy.
(d) Travis is angry that the trade is made with Arliss and not him.

3. What does Arliss start catching after Old Yeller arrives?
(a) Possum and skunks.
(b) Rabbits, birds, possum, and other small game.
(c) Copperhead snakes.
(d) Rabbits, moles, and mice.

4. How does the bull fight finally end?
(a) Travis shoots at them.
(b) One of the bulls falls in the cart and it rolls down the hill.
(c) The bulls give up and stagger away with their wounds.
(d) The old bull is killed.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What advice does Sanderson give to Travis about when to shoot an animal with hydrophobia?

3. What does Travis discover as he reaches the cabin?

4. What does Travis do as the doe keeps approaching him?

5. How many cows does Travis have to milk to get enough for the family?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Summarize Travis' feelings for Bud Searcy's daughter, Lisbeth.

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

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

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

6. Describe the situation when Travis shoots the deer.

7. Describe Old Yeller's appearance.

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

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

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

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