Old Yeller

What is the genre of the story?

• Realistic Fiction
• Historical Fiction

Who is the author? 

• Fred Gipson
• Marc Elliot

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Who are the characters in the story? 

• Travis, Arlis, mom and dad
• Travis, Arlis, mom, dad and Old Yeller

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What is the setting of the story?

• Texas 
• Kansas

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Why do you think the story’s title is Old Yeller?

• because Old Yeller is annoying
• because Old Yeller is a hero

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Why did Travis take over his father’s responsibilities?

• because his father went to Kansas for work
• because his father died

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What words can be used to describe Old Yeller?

• loving and brave
• scared and ugly

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How do you think Travis feels about Little Arilss? 

• Travis thinks Arliss is annoying. 
• Travis loves Arliss. 

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What was the problem in the story?   

• The father went away from home.
• The bear wanted to hurt Little Arliss.

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How was the problem solved?

• Travis saved Little Arliss.
• Old Yeller saved Little Arliss 

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