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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 many cows does Travis have to milk to get enough for the family?

2. What does Old Yeller do when Travis sic's him on the bulls?

3. What does Old Yeller do to keep the heifer from charging at Travis?

4. What does Travis compare Little Arliss' screaming to?

5. How does Travis react to the pending bull fight?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain what Old Yeller does when Travis comes out of the cabin with the whip.

4. Summarize the items that Little Arliss brings home in his pockets.

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

6. Describe why Travis goes to the Salt Licks to hunt for deer.

7. Describe the situation when Travis finds Spot and her new calf.

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

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

10. Summarize the fight between the two bulls.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Analyze Travis' struggles with having to deal with such extreme responsibilities at such a young age.

2) Discuss the courage he displays in each of the violent situations he finds himself involved in.

3) How does Old Yeller help him find the courage he needs to protect his family? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

1) Compare and contrast the actions of the puppy at the end of the novel with the actions of Old Yeller in the beginning of the novel.

2) How do the actions of the puppy help Travis out of his depression over Old Yeller's death?

3) What emotions does Travis express when he sees Little Arliss and the puppy in the drinking water?

4) Discuss the conflicting emotions Travis reveals and explain his future plans for the puppy.

Essay Topic 3

1) Analyze Travis' coming of age throughout the novel.

2) What fears and emotions does he experience as he grows in each chapter of the novel?

3) How do his attitudes change as he develops from the boy when his Papa leaves to the young man at the end of the novel?

4) Cite examples of the character changes Travis goes through from different events in the novel.

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