Old Yeller Character and Plot Analysis

In the late 1860s, Travis takes on family responsibilities while his father is away. A stray yellow dog, initially seen as a nuisance, proves its worth by saving Travis's younger brother, Little Arliss, from a bear attack. This event changes Travis's perception of the dog, leading to a newfound appreciation and love for both his brother and the dog, Old Yeller.

What is the setting of the story 'Old Yeller'?

• A modern-day suburb

• A small village in the 1800s

• A bustling city in the 1920s

• The Texas frontier in the late 1860s

Why does Travis have to take on more responsibilities?

• His mother is away

• He wants to prove himself

• His father is ill

• His father leaves to drive cattle to market

How does Travis initially feel about the stray yellow dog?

• He is scared of it

• He loves it immediately

• He thinks it's a nuisance

• He is indifferent

What task is Travis doing that leaves him exhausted?

• Herding cattle

• Chopping wood

• Hunting

• Building a fence

What is Little Arliss's reaction when he encounters the bear cub?

• He screams and holds onto the cub

• He runs away

• He tries to pet the cub

• He calls for help

How does Old Yeller intervene during the bear attack?

• He barks loudly

• He attacks the bear

• He runs away

• He distracts the bear

What change occurs in Travis's feelings after the bear attack?

• He becomes more fearful

• He appreciates his brother more

• He decides to leave home

• He dislikes Old Yeller even more