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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 does Travis do when he hears the sound of dogs fighting? T
(a) He runs out to see what is happening.
(b) He gets his gun.
(c) He runs out to see if Mama is OK.
(d) He holds Arliss in his lap.

2. What does Mama use as a poultice for Travis' wound?
(a) Turpentine and mud.
(b) Bear fat.
(c) Prickly-pear roots.
(d) Flour and vinegar.

3. How does Mama sew up Old Yeller's wound?
(a) She uses a piece of rawhide.
(b) She uses a thread pulled from her dress.
(c) She uses a hair from Jumper's tail.
(d) She brought her thread with her.

4. What fills Travis with terror when he goes back to find Old Yeller?
(a) Old Yeller's ear is bitten off.
(b) Old Yeller's belly is split open and his insides are bulging out.
(c) Old Yeller's leg is broken.
(d) Old Yeller is unconscious.

5. Why is Travis terrified when he sees Old Yeller fighting a mad loafer wolf?
(a) He is afraid the wolf will go after Mama.
(b) He is afraid the wolf will go after the puppy.
(c) A loafer wolf is big and savage
(d) He is afraid the wolf will turn on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the hog's favorite food?

2. What animal comes into the yard staggering, grunting, and moaning?

3. Why is Mama so upset that Jumper is eating the corn?

4. What game were Little Arliss and the puppy playing?

5. What do Mama and Travis do when Jumper is unable to move the dead animal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Travis worried when wakes up from his nap?

2. Describe Travis' state of mind after he shoots Old Yeller.

3. Describe the circumstances that help Travis come out of his depression over Old Yeller.

4. What happens to Travis as he is marking the hogs?

5. Describe the condition of Travis and Old Yeller for the next few weeks.

6. Explain what Bud Searcy does to help Mama with her chores.

7. Summarize the actions of Travis when he realized that the roan bull has hydrophobia.

8. Describe what Lisbeth does while staying with Travis and his family.

9. What does Mama tell Little Arliss to do while she is stitching Old Yeller's belly?

10. Describe the procedure Travis uses for marking the hogs.

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