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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. How does Little Arliss act when Travis takes him squirrel hunting?

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

3. What is the solution Travis comes up with that finally keeps Old Yeller at home during the night?

4. What is Mama's reaction to Sanderson's first suggestion?

5. Why does Travis think the new, spotted heifer calf will make a good milking cow?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe how Travis treats Old Yeller after the dog saves Little Arliss.

3. Describe the agreement Little Arliss and Burn Sanderson arrange.

4. Explain what Old Yeller does to save Little Arliss from certain death.

5. Explain the disturbing news that Lisbeth gives to Travis.

6. Describe the situation when Travis shoots the deer.

7. Describe Old Yeller's appearance.

8. Describe the bulls that come near the cabin to fight with one another.

9. Why do Travis and Old Yeller sleep in the corn patch?

10. Summarize how Old Yeller controls the heifer, Spot.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Write an introduction for the novel discussing Fred Gipson's writing style, use of dialogue, imagery, and the point of view of the characters.

2) How do these literary elements affect the story?

Essay Topic 2

1) Summarize the impact Old Yeller and Travis have on each other's lives.

2) What is involved in the relationship of the boy and his dog?

3) How does the relationship of a boy and his dog by today's standards differ from those of Travis and Old Yeller?

4)Cite examples from the novel.

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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