Test- Old Yeller*

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 slowly

• leaping forward

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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

• Worked very hard

• answered one's calling

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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

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What does the word stride mean in the sentence below?

The turtle has a slow stride.

• step

• brain

• voice

• dream

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What does the word frantic mean in the sentence below?

The mother was frantic when she realized her child was lost.

• brave

• fearful

• jealous

• lazy

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

• grateful

• interested

• jealous

• uncertain

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What are some characteristic traits of Travis?

• works hard, responsible

• foolish, plays hard

• screamer, loves Old Yeller

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What are the characteristic traits of Arliss?

• hard worker, responsible

• quiet, doesn't like adventures

• screamer, loves Old Yeller, innocent

• All of the above

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What words can be used to describe Old Yeller?

• loving and brave
• scared and ugly
• foolish and mean

• playful and unintelligent

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How is Travis like the mother bear?

• They are both worried

• They are both protective

• They are both curious about what is happening

• All of the above

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