Lesson 7: Old Yeller

What does the word frantic mean in the sentence below:

The engineer was frantic when he discovered that the brakes on the train did not work.

• brave

• fearful

• jealous

• lazy

What does the word stride mean in the sentence below:

The turtle has a slow stride.

• brain

• dream

• step

• voice

What does the word bounding mean in the sentence below:

The children went bounding out the door to the playground.

• taking away

• settling down

• walking around

• leaping forward

What does the word strained mean in the sentence below:

The farmer strained to lift the giant pumpkin.

• tried to avoid

• stood one's ground

• taxed one's muscles

• answered one's calling

What does the word picturing mean in the sentence below:

The boy was picturing where to bury his treasure.

• making a mental image

• drawing a detailed map

• writing directions on paper

• discussing possible locations

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.

How are Travis's and Mama's reactions to the scene at the spring hold 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.

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

• hunting

• lying

• screaming

• swimming

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."

What does the word lick mean 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