Old Yeller Chapter 7, 8, and 9

How are Little Arliss and the bear cub alike?

• They are both screamers.

• They are both frightened.

• They both are in the water.

• They both have hold of each other.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What behavior do Little Arliss and Mama have in common in this passage?

• hunting

• lying

• screaming

• swimming

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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 bear's head with the first lick.

• hit

• kick

• slurp

• taste

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of for a little pieces 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

• unit she caught his tail

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word best describes the family's attitude toward Old Yeller at the end of the passage?

• grateful

• interested

• jealous

• uncertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Who is Bud Searcy?

• Preacher in the community

• Old Yeller's original owner

• A traveling salesman

• The bear owner

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is hydrophobia?

• Poison Oak

• Fleas

• The mange

• Rabies

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4