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

2. Why isn't Travis excited about the puppy that Lisbeth gives to him?
(a) He wants a horse instead.
(b) He doesn't want the trouble of another dog.
(c) He doesn't want a puppy because he has Old Yeller.
(d) He wants a purebred dog instead.

3. How much longer will Papa be away?
(a) One week.
(b) Two more weeks.
(c) Mama says anytime now.
(d) One more month.

4. Why can't Travis sleep on the night that Sanderson tells him about hydrophobia?
(a) Travis stays awake praying for Papa to come home.
(b) Travis has nightmares about mad dogs and wolves.
(c) Travis watches over Arliss and Mama.
(d) Travis stays awake watching for mad animals.

5. What is the trouble that Travis thinks is too big for any of them to handle?
(a) The Spot heifer comes home acting crazy and ignores her calf.
(b) There is a bear in the corn.
(c) The chickens have gone wild.
(d) The Spot heifer is injured.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Old Yeller do when Travis reaches for him?

2. How does Lisbeth feel about Travis' reaction to the puppy?

3. What did Travis see on the face of a cliff at Salt Branch that impressed him?

4. What does Travis yell for Mama to bring him?

5. What lures wolves to the cabin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe what Travis and Mama do with the bull.

3. Explain why Travis and Old Yeller head out to bat cave country.

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

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

6. Explain why Travis can't sleep the night Burn Sanderson leaves.

7. Describe what Travis sees after he builds a small fire out of bear grass.

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

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

10. Describe Travis' condition when he returns home after dealing with the Spot heifer.

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