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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 Old Yeller do when the wolves come around the cabin?
(a) He whimpers weakly.
(b) He groans and hides.
(c) He cowers in the corner of the cabin.
(d) He bays a warning to them to keep away.

2. How does Lisbeth feel about Travis' reaction to the puppy?
(a) She tells him that he is rude.
(b) She doesn't care.
(c) She slaps him.
(d) Her feelings are hurt.

3. What makes the hogs under Travis' limb go wild with anger.
(a) The sight of Travis hovering above them.
(b) Old Yeller nipping at their heals.
(c) Old Yeller pushing them into a ring.
(d) The squealing and scent of blood.

4. Why is Mama so upset that Jumper is eating the corn?
(a) They need the corn to feed the cows.
(b) They won't have any corn meal for bread in the winter.
(c) They need the corn to eat until winter comes.
(d) The corn is for the sheep.

5. Where does Travis' family keep their hogs and cattle?
(a) They keep then in a barn.
(b) They keep them in a fenced pasture.
(c) They keep them in a lean to.
(d) They are loose on the range.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Travis become uneasy about why Mama and Lisbeth haven't returned home?

2. What does Papa bring home with him?

3. How do Travis and Old Yeller feel for a couple of weeks after the hog attack?

4. What does Mama use to give water to Old Yeller?

5. What condition is Travis in when he returns home after shooting Spot?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Travis' reaction when Lisbeth bring him a puppy as a gift.

2. Describe the battle that ensues between Old Yeller and the hogs.

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

4. Describe why Mama is afraid of their wild hogs.

5. Describe what Mama does to treat Travis' wound.

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

7. What decision does Mama and Travis make regarding the Spot heifer?

8. Describe the condition of the roan bull who wanders around the cabin.

9. Explain the first thing Mama and Travis see as they get closer to the spot where Travis hid Old Yeller.

10. Summarize how Old Yeller gets the wild hogs where Travis wants them to go.

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