Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
Misc.
100
What does the word frantic mean in the sentence below?
Felix and Daniel were frantic when they realized that Felix's PlayStation was broken!
- brave
- fearful
- jealous
- lazy
2. fearful
100
What is the meaning of the sentence below?
When one door shuts, another one opens.
- Second chances are very rare.
- There will always be new opportunities.
- Two things that appear similar can be opposites.
- We should keep doors closed when it is cold outside.
2. There will always be new opportunities.
100
How are Little Arliss and the bear cub alike?
- They are both yelling.
- They are both frightened.
- They both are cold.
- They both have hold of each other.
2. They are both frightened.
100
Read these sentences from the passage.
She'd stand there on her hind feet, hunched over, and take a roaring swing at him with one of those big front claws. She'd slap him head over heels. She'd knock him so far that it didn't look like he could possibly get back there. . . .
In this part of the passage, the author creates drama by using lots of exciting
- adverbs and nouns.
- nouns and pronouns.
- verbs and adjectives.
- adjectives and adverbs.
3. verbs and adjectives
100
Tell me about Arliss and his personality.
(:
200
What does the word stride mean in the sentence below?
Samiya and Jannah have a quick step when they walk together.
- brain
- dream
- step
- voice
3. step
200
What is the meaning of the sentence below?
All's well that ends well.
- The result is what matters most.
- Stories usually have happy endings.
- The beginning is the same as the ending.
- We cannot control the way something ends.
1. The results is what matters most.
200
How are Travis's and Mama's reactions to the scene at the spring hole similar?
- They both go running for Papa.
- They both attack the mother bear.
- They both feel they can do nothing to help.
- They both encourage Little Arliss to attack the mother bear.
3. They both feel they can do nothing to help.
200
What is the meaning of for a little piece in the sentence below?
The bear chased him for a little piece, but at the rate Old Yeller was leaving her behind, Mama said it looked like the bear was backing up.
- along the river
- for a bit of food
- for a short distance
- until she caught his tail
3. for a short distance
200
Tell me about Travis and his personality.
(:
300
What does the word bounding mean in the sentence below?
Eric's dog came bounding towards him when he arrived home from school.
- taking away
- settling down
- walking around
- leaping forward
4. leaping forward
300
What is the meaning of the sentence below?
When it rains, it pours.
- The wetter you get, the harder it rains.
- Light sprinkles generally turn into violent storms.
- When luck changes, it tends to change dramatically.
- In times of plenty, we must remember people who suffer more than
we do.
3. When luck changes, it tends to change dramatically.
300
What behavior do Little Arliss and Mama have in common in this passage?
- hunting
- lying
- screaming
- swimming
3. Screaming
300
Read this sentence from the passage.
Old Yeller, though, all he did was come bounding in to jump on us and lick us in the face and bark so loud that there, inside the cabin, the noise nearly made us deaf.
The author most likely chose to use the word bounding instead of running because
- running is the wrong part of speech.
- bounding is more specific and descriptive.
- bounding is a better example of a metaphor.
- running suggests that Old Yeller is untrained.
2. bounding is more specific and descriptive.
300
What emotions does Travis feel after he throws Little Arliss to Mama?
At first Travis is not scared. He is ready to attack the bear. Then Travis hears Mama calling him. He becomes scared and starts running away.
400
What does the word strained mean in the sentence below?
Zadok, Zeph, Jasiy, and Zaki strained themselves lifting heavy bags for Mrs. Monahan.
- tried to avoid
- stood one's ground
- taxed one's muscles
- answered one's calling
3. taxed one's muscles
400
What is the meaning of the sentence below?
When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
- It is difficult to find people who are truly strong.
- Making decisions is the biggest challenge in life.
- The strongest people are good at meeting challenges.
- When life gets hard, we should let other people take over.
3. The strongest people are good at meeting challenges.
400
Which sentence from the passage is an example of dialect?
- “I ran toward the cabin.”
- “My back muscles ached.”
- “I didn't wait to see more.”
- “It was that big yeller dog.”
4. "It was that big yeller dog."
400
Read this sentence from the passage.
So it was only natural for me to come to love the dog that saved him.
Which word would be the best replacement for natural in this sentence?
- human
- obvious
- possible
- unlikely
1. human
400
How can the reader tell that Old Yeller likes Travis's family?
Old Yeller jumps at the bear and bites her neck to protect Little Arliss and Travis. As soon as Travis runs toward the house, Old Yeller stops fighting the bear and follows Travis.
500
What does the word picturing mean in the sentence below?
London was picturing how she wanted her hair to look.
- making a mental image
- drawing a detailed map
- writing directions on paper
- discussing possible locations
1. making a mental image
500
What is the meaning of the sentence below?
Don't burn your bridges.
- Your family will never insult you.
- Learn how to cross bodies of water.
- Loyalty is the most important quality.
- It is never a good idea to make enemies.
4. It is never a good idea to make enemies.
500
What is the meaning of the word lick in the sentence below?
Then I swung my chopping axe high and wheeled, aiming to cave in the she bear's head with the first lick.
- hit
- kick
- slurp
- taste
1. hit
500
Which word best describes the family's attitude toward Old Yeller at the end of the passage?
- grateful
- interested
- jealous
- uncertain
1. grateful
500
How did Old Yeller act after he returned back to the cabin?
He did not seem afraid; he came bounding back.