Old Yeller Comprehension Quiz 1

What is the genre of the story?

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Informational text

• Narrative nonfiction

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Who is the author?

• Fred Gipson

• Marc Elliot

• Thomas Anderson

• Leonardo Fernandez

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Who are the characters in the story?

• Travis, Arlis, mom and dad

• Travis, Arlis, mom, dad and Old Yeller

• Travis, Arliss, The neighbor

• Travis, Farmer, bear, Arliss

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the setting of the story?

• Texas

• Kansas

• Arizona

• NewYork

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why do you think the story’s title is Old Yeller?

• because Old Yeller is annoying

• because Old Yeller is a hero

• because it only talks about the dog and its life

• because the dog barks a lot

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why did Travis take over his father’s responsibilities?

• because his father went to Kansas for work

• because his father died

• because his father was tired

• because his father was sleepy

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What words can be used to describe Old Yeller?

• loving and brave

• scared and ugly

• Meat-stealing thief

• annoying stray dog

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How do you think Travis feels about Little Arilss?

• Travis thinks Arliss is annoying.

• Travis loves Arliss.

• Travis doesn't like Arliss.

• Travis is angry at Arliss.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What was the problem in the story?

• The father went away from home.

• The bear wanted to hurt Little Arliss.

• Travis was tired.

• Little Arliss got lost.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How was the problem solved?

• Travis saved Little Arliss.

• Old Yeller saved Little Arliss

• Travis killed the charging bear.

• Papa came and rescued Little Arliss.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9