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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 does Travis do to the hydrophobia stricken animal?

2. How do the pigs react when Old Yeller and Travis find them?

3. What does Papa compare training the mind to handle fear with?

4. What makes the hogs under Travis' limb go wild with anger.

5. What does Travis yell for Mama to bring him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain why Travis can't sleep the night Burn Sanderson leaves.

5. Describe Travis' reaction when Lisbeth bring him a puppy as a gift.

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

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

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

9. 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?

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 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) 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?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Mama tends to the people in her care.

1) Describe two situations in the novel when characters rely upon Mama to help them or take care of them.

2) What does Mama have at her disposal to use in her role as caregiver, healer, and comforter?

3) Cite examples from the novel.

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