Exploring Old Yeller: Chapters 3 and 4

What significant event occurs in Chapter 3 involving Old Yeller?

• Old Yeller saves Travis from a wild boar.

• Old Yeller gets injured in a fight with another dog.

• Travis trains Old Yeller to fetch.

• Old Yeller finds a lost puppy.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

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How does Travis's attitude towards Old Yeller change in these chapters?

• Travis's attitude changes from indifference to deep affection and respect for Old Yeller.

• Travis grows to dislike Old Yeller more as time goes on.

• Travis's feelings remain unchanged throughout the chapters.

• Travis becomes annoyed with Old Yeller's behavior.

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What role does the setting play in the events of Chapters 3 and 4?

• The setting is irrelevant to the plot progression.

• The setting plays a crucial role in shaping the characters' experiences and the overall atmosphere of the story.

• The setting only serves as a backdrop with no significance.

• The setting has no impact on the characters' development.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Describe the relationship between Travis and his family as depicted in these chapters.

• Travis feels completely isolated from his family and receives no support.

• Travis has a complex relationship with his family, marked by both support and misunderstandings.

• Travis's family is entirely unsupportive and critical of his choices.

• Travis has a perfect relationship with his family, with no conflicts.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

What challenges does the family face in Chapter 4?

• The family enjoys a vacation together.

• The family receives a large inheritance.

• The family faces financial difficulties, communication struggles, and tension.

• The family is planning a wedding.

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How does Old Yeller demonstrate loyalty in these chapters?

• Old Yeller demonstrates loyalty by protecting his family and staying by their side.

• Old Yeller runs away from the family during danger.

• Old Yeller ignores the family's calls for help.

• Old Yeller only protects the livestock, not the family.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What are some key themes introduced in Chapters 3 and 4?

• The importance of friendship and loyalty.

• Struggle for identity and societal expectations.

• The role of nature in personal growth.

• The impact of technology on communication.

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Identify a major conflict presented in these chapters.

• The setting's impact on the protagonist's journey.

• The protagonist's internal conflict between personal desires and societal expectations.

• The protagonist's conflict with a rival character.

• A conflict between two supporting characters over a minor issue.

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How does the author use descriptive language to enhance the story in Chapters 3 and 4?

• The author uses descriptive language to create vivid imagery and evoke emotions, enhancing the reader's experience.

• The author avoids descriptive language to keep the story straightforward and simple.

• The author uses descriptive language to confuse the reader and create ambiguity.

• The author uses descriptive language only in the dialogue, not in the narrative.

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What lessons does Travis learn about responsibility in these chapters?

• Responsibility means doing what others expect without question.

• Travis learns that responsibility means being accountable for his actions and understanding their impact on others.

• Travis learns that responsibility is only about following rules.

• Responsibility is about avoiding mistakes at all costs.

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