Chapters 1 - 3
How old is Travis when the story takes place
14
Why does Travis initially want nothing to do with Old Yeller and try to chase him away?
He views the dog as a thieving, lazy nuisance who ruins chores and steals food.
Why do Travis and Old Yeller head out in the dangerous wilderness in Chapter 9?
To mark wild hogs
How do Travis and Mam rescue Old Yeller after the hog attack?
After Mama stiches Old Yeller up, they tie a cowhide sled to Jumper, the mule and place Old Yeller on it to pull him home.
How does Travis react at the very end of the book when the new yellow puppy steals a piece of meat?
He chases after the pup and laughs, accepting it as a true successor to Old Yeller.
What does Papa tell Travis to do while he is gone?
To be the man of the family and take care of things
What happens when Travis tries to get Old Yeller to help with the bulls?
Old Yeller runs away, scared.
What did Burn Sanderson tell Travis before he left?
That animals in the area were contracting hydrophobia.
How does Lisbeth help the family?
She does everything that Travis would have done if he had not been injured, as well as changed his medicine patches. She just jumps in to help where she can.
How does Papa help Travis deal with the loss of Old Yeller?
He tells him to remember the good times and forget the bad times.
Why is father leaving?
To take cows to market for cash.
Why did the mother bear attack Arliss?
Arliss had her bear cub.
Why does Burn Sanderson visit the family?
To look for his missing dog.
What dangerous incident happens when Travis and Old Yeller go to Salt Branch to mark the wild hogs?
Old Yeller and Travis are severely gored and Old Yeller is ripped open by a savage mother hog.
How does Old Yeller contract rabies?
He fights a nd kills a mad wold while protecting the family.
What is the big "yeller " dog doing when Travis first encounters him?
Stealing the family's meat
How does Travis' perception of Old Yeller change immediately after the bear attack?
He feels deep gratitude and affection for him, realizing Old Yeller is courageous and truly part of the family.
How does Travis try to keep Old Yeller from stealing from the other families in the community?
Tying him up and when that doesn't work, finally brings Old yeller in the cabin.
What wild animal bites the family's spot-headed cow and threatens the household, signaling a terrible danger?
A bull
Why does it become necessary for Travis to kill Old Yeller?
Old Yeller contracted rabies.
What does Little Arliss do when he gets mad a Travis for yelling at him and Old Yeller in the drinking water pool?
Throws rocks at Travis
What kind of snake does Arliss have in his pocket?
A copperhead.
What did Burn Sanderson trade Old Yeller to the Coates family for?
A home cooked meal prepared by Mama.
Who visits Travis while Old Yeller is healing from his terrible hog wounds and gives him a puppy?
Lisbeth Searcy, who brings a yellow puppy that is Yeller's offspring.
Why does Papa explain that Travis must shoot Old Yeller after the wolf attack?
Because any animal bitten by a rabid creature will go mad and endanger everyone.