Old Yeller - Comprehension

Front

What does the word 'lunged' mean?

Back

Moved forward suddenly.

Front

What is the setting of 'Old Yeller'?

Back

A farm on the Texas frontier during the late 1860s.

Front

What does 'fix' mean in the context of a difficult situation?

Back

A difficult situation.

Front

Why did Papa leave according to page 210?

Back

To sell their cattle in Kansas.

Front

What is the effect of the bear cub whimpering and crying?

Back

The she bear came to rescue her cub.

Front

Define 'setting' in literature.

Back

The time and place in which a story occurs.

Front

What is a 'cause and effect' relationship?

Back

A cause is an event that makes something happen; the effect is what happens as a result.

Front

What does 'mad bear' imply about the bear's behavior?

Back

The bear is angry or aggressive.

Front

What is a 'character' in a story?

Back

A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

Front

What does 'conflict' mean in a narrative?

Back

A struggle between opposing forces, often the main problem in a story.