What does Arliss do at the beginning of the story?
Arliss catches animals and places them into his pockets.
100
Did the author write this story to inform, persuade, or entertain?
What is entertain.
100
The bird's eggs were _____________ .
What is speckled.
200
What does Arliss' version of the blue catfish story reveal about his character?
He sometimes tells lies (big windies).
200
Name three of the locations where this story takes place.
Cabin, Creek, Wooded area.
200
Put the following events in order:
A) Travis heard Arliss scream.
B) Travis tried to correct Arliss' catfish story.
C) Travis split logs for fence rails.
D) Travis told whoppers/windies.
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. A
200
How is a theme different from a main idea?
A theme is a lesson or moral, what the author wants you to learn.
200
Kevin _________ his suitcase into the closet.
What is slung.
300
What do young Travis and Arliss have in common?
They both tell "big windies."
300
How does the setting effect Old Yeller?
The dog must battle bears to save his humans. (Other answers may be accepted).
300
Which of the following lines creates suspense?
A) "....the trail cross-banded with streaks of bright light..."
B) "...sent a chill clear through to the marrow of my bones."
C) "...right then I couldn't place it."
D) "...Old Yeller was leaving her behind."
B.
300
Why did little Arliss grab the cub's foot?
His "big windies" made him think he could catch anything.
300
The puppies were ______________ in the backyard.
What is romping.
400
What changed about Arliss after Old Yeller joined the family?
Arliss started catching different kinds of animals.
400
How does the setting influence Travis in the story?
Travis must chop wood with an axe rather than a chainsaw.
400
Which of the following is foreshadowing?
A) Arliss told his mom a big fib about catching catfish.
B) Arliss tried to catch and keep all living things.
C) Mom made Arliss empty his pockets every night.
B
400
How did Old Yeller's attack save Little Arliss?
He distracted the bear.
400
The sixth-grade boys were being very ___________ at recess.
What is rowdy.
500
Why did mama ask little Arliss to kill snakes?
Arliss once brought home a baby copperhead snake.
500
How does the setting influence the climax of the story?
Arliss grabs a bear cub's foot.
500
What is the plot of the story?
Answers may vary.
500
What is the theme of "Old Yeller?"
People/Animals do brave things when people they love are in trouble.