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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 happens to Travis when he falls into the killer hogs?

2. What lures wolves to the cabin?

3. What lives in one of Travis' favorite places, down in a deep canyon which is bent in the shape of a horseshoe?

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

5. What does Old Yeller do while Mama stitches his wound?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe why Mama is afraid of their wild hogs.

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

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

4. Why does Mama say that is was a good thing Old Yeller was there to save Mama and the others from the wolf, but not a good thing for Old Yeller?

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

6. What does Mama tell Little Arliss to do while she is stitching Old Yeller's belly?

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

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

9. Describe the condition of the roan bull who wanders around the cabin.

10. Describe what Lisbeth does while staying with Travis and his family.

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) 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 3

1) Evaluate the relationship between Travis and his brother, Little Arliss.

2) How does Old Yeller affect their relationship with one another?

3) What event changes the way Travis views his brother and how he feels about him?

Give examples from the novel of the interaction between the two brothers.

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