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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 is Travis' reaction to Old Yeller when the dog approaches him?

2. Why doesn't Travis want to shoot at a running deer?

3. What is the trade that Sanderson and Little Arliss agree upon?

4. Why does the mother bear come running to attack Little Arliss?

5. What does Mama wrap Little Arliss' hands in when he is finned by a fish?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the situation when Travis shoots the deer.

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

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

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

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

8. What does Travis discover when he returns home that makes him angry at the yeller dog again?

9. What is Burn Sanderson's offer regarding Old Yeller and why doesn't Mama accept it?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Analyze the character of Little Arliss regarding his passion for the things he cares about.

2) How does Arliss react to most situations when he feels he is a victim of injustice? Cite examples from the novel.

3) What is Little Arliss' solution to protecting those he loves? Describe his selflessness during these situations.

Essay Topic 2

1) Analyze the resolution of the story as it relates to each of the characters in the novel.

2) Explain the metamorphosis each of them experiences in the final chapter.

3) Describe how Papa's words," A man can't afford to waste the good parts of life, worrying about the bad parts. That makes it all bad..." relate to Travis, Little Arliss, and Mama.

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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