Old Yeller Test Review

The story of Old Yeller is historical fiction because it

• takes place in the future.
• is a true account of life on the frontier.
• contains imaginary characters but historically correct information.
• is written by an author who lived long ago.

Which word best matches the given definition. A small amount of something.

• rowdy
• nub
• speckled
• romping

Which word best matches the given definition. The reason or why something happened.

• finned
• cause
• effect
• synonym

Which word best matches the given definition. The result or what happened.

• finned
• cause
• effect
• synonym

Which word best matches the given definition. Words that mean the same or nearly the same.

• finned
• cause
• effect
• synonym

Which of the following choices does NOT pertain to the setting of the following? It was a day Mrs.Costello will remember forever. The sky was a bright blue and a hot breeze swept across the back deck of the Port Jefferson Country Club. Mrs. Costello was dressed in a beautiful long white wedding dress while Mr. Costello wore a black suit with a green tie. They had decided to wed on Independence Day!

• July 4th
• summer
• Mrs. Costello
• Port Jefferson Country Club

Which of the following choices does NOT pertain to the setting of the following? The weather was cold and snowy. It was a perfect day to sit by the glow of the fire and the twinkle of the tree lights. Mrs. Costello made herself a delicious cup of hot chocolate and sat on her couch and admired the beautiful holiday decorations she had hung.

• Around Christmas or December
• Mrs.Costello's House
• Winter
• hot chocolate

Which of the following animals did Arliss NOT catch within the story?

• frog
• bird
• cat
• snake

Which word best describes Travis's character.

• selfish
• lazy
• old
• brave

Who is the author of Old Yeller?

• Fred Gibson
• Mrs. Costello
• Taylor Swift
• Jerry Spinelli