Old Yeller Part 3 Chapters 9 - 12
Multiple Choice
How can each farmer tell if a pig belongs to him?
- Each group of pigs is kept in a different field.
- Each pig has a different series of notches cut in its ears.
- Each pig is branded with a different branding iron.
What was Travis's method of gathering up the pigs?
- He would scatter them in different areas of the woods so he could brand them one at a time.
- He would steer them into a pen.
- He would chase them into a cave.
- He would climb a tree and Old Yeller would keep them close so he could lift them up one at a time.
What special thing does Travis want to see on the other side of Salt Branch?
- bat caves
- the river
- forest
What mistake does Travis make when he is branding the pigs?
- He turns around and is rammed in the back by a hog.
- He is backed next to cliff by the boars and has no way of escaping.
- He gets into the middle of the boars.
- He stands on a cliff where the earth is not stable and falls into the center of the boars.
Where is Travis hurt?
- leg
- arm
- stomach
- back
- head
Why does Travis want to return to Salt Branch?
- to finish branding the pigs
- to get Old Yeller
- to get his rifle
- to see the bats
What does Mama use to sew up Old Yeller?
- hair from Jumper's tail
- thread from the hem of her dress
- a piece of raw hide
Why does Mama want Little Arliss to find her a green-striped lizard?
- to use in her stew
- so Little Arliss won't see how hurt Old Yeller is
- so Little Arliss will have a new pet
How does Mama get Old Yeller home?
- Mama carries Old Yeller.
- Travis holds him while he rides Jumper.
- Jumper pulls him on a cow hide.
What present does Lisbeth bring Travis?
- a dog collar for Old Yeller
- a new shirt she sewed
- a ham from the hog they butchered
- one of Old Yeller's pups