Old Yeller Final Test - Flashcards

Front

Old Yeller's story took place in the late 1860s, right after

Back

The Civil War

Front

Where did Travis and his family live?

Back

Texas

Front

Which of the following was NOT a reason for Old Yeller's name?

• His short hair was a dingy yellow.
• He would immediately start barking as soon as Little Arliss yelled for him.
• The sound he made was closer to being a yell than a bark.

Back

He would immediately start barking as soon as Little Arliss yelled for him.

Front

Why did Papa and the other Salt Licks settlers leave their families to take a herd of steers to market in Abilene, Kansas?

Back

The family needed the cash money.

Front

While Papa was gone, Travis was responsible for

Back

being the man of the family

Front

When Papa left, Travis was:

Back

fourteen years old

Front

Though Papa said he needed a dog, what did Travis really want?

Back

a horse

Front

When Old Yeller strayed up to the log cabin on Birdsong Creek,

Back

he made Travis so mad he wanted to kill him.

Front

What happened to Bell, the dog that Travis had when he was younger?

Back

Died from a bite from a chopped-off rattlesnake head.

Front

Why did Old Yeller get to stay?

Back

Mama said Little Arliss needed a dog to keep him from being lonely.