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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Travis do to try to prevent Old Yeller from roaming at night?
2. Why does Travis think the new, spotted heifer calf will make a good milking cow?
3. What is Little Arliss' reaction when they get back to the cabin?
4. Why does Little Arliss cry when his father goes away?
5. How does the bull fight finally end?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe how Travis treats Old Yeller after the dog saves Little Arliss.
2. Summarize Old Yeller's condition when he returns home after rescuing Little Arliss.
3. Explain what Travis does to the big dog when he sees him for the first time and what is the dog's reaction.
4. Explain why Travis doesn't want to shoot a javelina hog.
5. Describe the agreement Little Arliss and Burn Sanderson arrange.
6. Summarize the warning the Burn Sanderson gives to Travis before he rides off.
7. Explain why Travis' father is travelling to Abilene, leaving Travis in charge of the family.
8. What is Burn Sanderson's offer regarding Old Yeller and why doesn't Mama accept it?
9. Summarize why Mama names the area in which they live Birdsong Creek.
10. Summarize the fight between the two bulls.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Hydrophobia is first mentioned when Bud Searcy visits Travis' family and talks about his uncle's death from the disease.
1) Explain Travis' reaction to the mention of hydrophobia.
2) Analyze the difference in Travis' thoughts about hydrophobia as he becomes more familiar with its symptoms and the devastating effect it has on those who contract the disease.
3) Use examples from the novel to support the answer.
Essay Topic 2
1) Analyze the events leading up to Old Yeller's death at the end of the novel.
2) Describe the symptoms and dangers of hydrophobia as seen in the novel.
3) Explain if Travis had any other alternatives other than shooting Old Yeller in the head.
4) Is Travis justified in his killing of Old Yeller? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
1) Discuss how Travis grows as a character from the beginning of the novel to the end.
2) How does his attitude change toward Old Yeller?
3) How does his attitude change about what is important in his life?
4) What are the differences in his attitude toward the meaning of responsibility in the beginning to the end of the novel?
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