Midterm 11-12

Why is the dog name Old Yeller?

• because he was old

• because his coat was a dingy yellow color

• Because he yelled at people

• None of those reasons

How does Travis react to Old Yeller the morning of his arrival?

• he thought he was the cutest dog he had ever seen

• he was aggravated because he had destroyed the yard

• he thought he was a little bit weird, but he was still kind of cute

• he didn't care one way or the other

What advice did Travis' father give to him with regard to hunting deer?

• to hunt downwind from his game

• It's your shape that catches a deer's eye

• If the deer can't smell you and can't see you move, he won't ever know you're there

• all of the above

What stops the bull fight?

• the rolling cart

• the cart ride and the sudden wetting from falling in the water

• the tire iron on the spinning wheel

• when Chongo crowded Roany up against the cart

What did Little Arliss do to get himself in real trouble?

• he fell in the pond and couldn't swim

• he caught a bear cub and the mama bear was right nearby

• he found a skunk and got sprayed

• he came across a mountain lion

What does Old Yeller do after Mama, Arliss, and Travis are safe?

• lays down to rest

• looks to make sure they were OK, then went to sleep

• jumped up on the bed and licked them

• went to get something to eat and drink

How has Travis' opinion of Old Yeller changed?

• he still doesn't like him very much

• he thinks he is a nuisance

• his opinion really hasn't changed one way or the other

• he thinks of him as his dog and loves him

How does Travis find out about Old Yeller's stealing?

• Bud Searcy told him

• Lisbeth told him

• Mama told him

• Arliss told him

How is Old Yeller's stealing problem solved?

• tied him

• put him in the corncrib

• let him sleep with Travis and Little Arliss

• got Old Yeller a sleeping partner

What trade is made for Old Yeller with Burn?

• a home cooked meal that Mama cooked in exchange for the dog

• Paid him $20 for the dog

• Paid him $50 for the dog

• Paid him $100 for the dog