Understanding Emotions and Events in Old Yeller

Understanding Emotions and Events in Old Yeller

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The narrator struggles with the loss of Old Yeller, feeling empty and unable to move on. Despite Papa's return with gifts and advice, the narrator remains despondent. Papa shares wisdom about life's hardships, encouraging the narrator to focus on the good. Eventually, a playful incident with a new pup brings laughter and healing, helping the narrator find joy and pride in new experiences.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion does the narrator primarily feel after losing Old Yeller?

Anger

Excitement

Emptiness

Joy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator remember about Old Yeller?

His playful nature

His bravery

His fearfulness

His laziness

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Lizbeth try to comfort the narrator?

By giving him a gift

By talking about the speckled pup

By taking him on a walk

By cooking his favorite meal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event happens after the rain?

The narrator gets a new job

The family moves to a new house

Papa returns home

The narrator finds a new dog

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Papa bring back for the narrator?

A new dog

A new horse

A new book

A new toy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice does Papa give about dealing with loss?

Ignore it

Focus on the good parts of life

Embrace the pain

Forget about it

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What incident with the speckled pup makes the narrator feel better?

The pup learns a new trick

The pup gets lost

The pup steals cornbread

The pup runs away

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity does the narrator plan with Arliss and the pup?

A fishing trip

A picnic

A camping trip

A squirrel hunt