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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 can't Travis sleep on the night that Sanderson tells him about hydrophobia?

2. What will the hogs do if they catch up to someone?

3. What does Old Yeller do when the wolves come around the cabin?

4. What does Travis do when he hears the sound of dogs fighting? T

5. What prevents the animal sick with hydrophobia from getting Mama?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Travis as he is marking the hogs?

2. Why is Travis worried when wakes up from his nap?

3. Explain what Bud Searcy does to help Mama with her chores.

4. Describe what Travis sees after he builds a small fire out of bear grass.

5. Describe the battle that ensues between Old Yeller and the hogs.

6. Describe Travis' condition when he returns home after dealing with the Spot heifer.

7. Explain the first thing Mama and Travis see as they get closer to the spot where Travis hid Old Yeller.

8. Describe the condition of Travis and Old Yeller for the next few weeks.

9. Describe Travis' state of mind after he shoots Old Yeller.

10. Describe the circumstances that help Travis come out of his depression over Old Yeller.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

1) Interpret the feelings Travis and Lisbeth have for each other in the first part of the novel when they are visiting.

2) Are their emotions authentic for their ages?

3) Are they truthful with each other?

4) Compare these emotions with how they interact later in the novel when Lisbeth is staying at Travis' house.

5) What regrets do they have at the end of the novel with regard to their relationship?

6) How does their relationship differ from the first part of 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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