Old Yeller Comprehension

What is the setting of the story Old Yeller?

• Texas frontier in the late 1860s

• Florida in the 1950s

• New York City in the 1920s

• California during the Gold Rush

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

Describe the main character, Travis, in the first few chapters of the book.

• Travis is a lazy and irresponsible teenager who doesn't care about his family

• Travis is a middle-aged man who is always causing trouble in the frontier setting

• Travis is a young boy who is carefree and never takes anything seriously

• Travis is a young boy who is responsible and hardworking, but also struggles with the challenges of growing up in a frontier setting.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

What is the relationship between Travis and his younger brother, Arliss?

• Brothers

• Best friends

• Cousins

• Teacher and student

How does Travis feel about the new dog, Old Yeller, at first?

• He feels scared and anxious

• He feels annoyed and resentful

• He feels indifferent and uncaring

• He feels excited and happy

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

What event leads to Travis starting to accept Old Yeller?

• After Old Yeller saves his family from a bear attack.

• After Old Yeller gets sick and Travis nurses him back to health.

• After Old Yeller runs away from home.

• After Old Yeller steals food from the family's pantry.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

What is the conflict that arises when Travis and his mother go to town?

• Getting lost in the forest

• Encounter with a friendly bear

• Meeting a group of friendly travelers

• Encounter with a mad wolf

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

How does Old Yeller prove himself to be a valuable and loyal dog?

• By protecting the family from danger, herding the cattle, and showing unwavering loyalty to the family.

• By running away from the family

• By barking at strangers

• By refusing to obey commands

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the climax of the story in chapters 1-8?

• The climax of the story in chapters 1-8 is when Travis goes on a hunting trip with his father.

• The climax of the story in chapters 1-8 is when Old Yeller saves Travis from the bear attack.

• The climax of the story in chapters 1-8 is when Travis learns how to ride a horse.

• The climax of the story in chapters 1-8 is when Travis adopts a new puppy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.5

How does Travis feel about Old Yeller at the end of chapter 8?

• Travis feels sad and conflicted

• Travis feels angry and resentful

• Travis feels happy and relieved

• Travis feels indifferent and uncaring

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

What lesson do you think Travis learns from his experiences with Old Yeller in the first 8 chapters?

• Independence and rebellion

• Love and compassion

• Responsibility and maturity

• Fear and cowardice

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2