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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. Why is Travis' father leaving the family for months?

2. What does Travis do to try and drive the bulls away from the cabin?

3. Why does Little Arliss want to keep Old Yeller?

4. What does Travis notice about Old Yeller when he first sees the dog?

5. What does Mama make with lye water and hog fat?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Travis' father is travelling to Abilene, leaving Travis in charge of the family.

2. What is the reaction of Little Arliss and Mama to the big dog?

3. Describe the situation that Travis sees when he hears Little Arliss screaming and runs to help him.

4. What does Tavis do when the bulls start fighting near the cabin?

5. Describe the situation when Travis shoots the deer.

6. Describe what Travis reveals about his relationship with Old Yeller in the beginning of the chapter.

7. Summarize the time Travis meets Old Yeller for the first time.

8. What is the news that Bud Searcy brings to Mama on his visit?

9. Describe Little Arliss' reaction to Burn Sanderson's news.

10. Explain why Travis doesn't want to shoot a javelina hog.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Travis reveals his view of what a man should be.

1) Summarize the belief Travis has of his view of a man affects the way he lives and the things he does.

2) How do his actions of trying to be a man affect the way the other characters in the novel view him?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Mama tends to the people in her care.

1) Describe two situations in the novel when characters rely upon Mama to help them or take care of them.

2) What does Mama have at her disposal to use in her role as caregiver, healer, and comforter?

3) Cite examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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