Old Yeller Chapter 14

What did they have to do with the dead bull?

• They burned him up in a fire.

• They let the buzzards eat it.

• They cooked it for dinner.

• The buried it.

Answer explanation

The had to burn it to make sure other animals didn't get the disease.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How did they try to move the dead bull?

• They cut it up and moved it.

• They tried to have Jumper move it.

• They used a wagon to move it.

• They called Mr. Searcy to move it.

Answer explanation

They tried to use Jumper, but it was too heavy. The harness broke sending a chunk of metal flying by Travis's head like a bullet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What came around while they were burning the bull?

• Neighbors

• Wolves

• Yeller

• Buzzards

Answer explanation

Wolves came in close because of the smell of burning meat. They wouldn't go near the fire but could be heard in the brush making noise.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What did Travis think about Yeller going with his mom and Lisbeth to burn the cow?

• He thought that Yeller knew if he felt well enough to go with them.

• He thought Yeller should stay home, so he called him back.

• He thought the pup should go too.

• He told Arlis to tie Yeller up.

Answer explanation

This part has foreshadowing mixed in as well. Travis said it was good Old Yeller went but he wished that he could have stopped all three of them from going.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What did Travis do while Mom and Lisbeth went to burn the cow?

• He stayed with Arlis and the puppy and fell asleep.

• He cooked dinner for when they got back.

• He played with the puppy and taught him tricks.

• He gathered firewood for burning the bull.

Answer explanation

He was still recovering from his wounds and rested while Arlis played.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What was Arlis doing while Travis slept?

• He played a game with the puppy.

• He cried and whined at Travis to play with him.

• He played video games.

• He read stories to the puppy.

Answer explanation

Travis felt bad about falling asleep, but the puppy kept Arlis entertained.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Why did Travis worry about his mom and Lisbeth?

• He thought they might not be able to start a fire.

• He worried the fire might have started a forest fire.

• He wondered why it was taking so long.

• He thought they might have gotten lost.

Answer explanation

He didn't know why it was taking them so long, just that it took longer than he expected.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What was the main reason Travis was looking forward to his dad coming home?

• He needed help with chores.

• He wanted to hear about the trail life.

• He wanted to see what kind of horse he got.

• He was worried about his cut leg.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4