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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Travis keep a piece of ear from every marked pig hanging in the corn crib?

2. How does Travis hide Old Yeller while he runs home to get help?

3. What happens that makes Travis feel better for the first time since Old Yeller's death?

4. How does Old Yeller react to the animal that comes into the yard?

5. How do Travis and Old Yeller feel for a couple of weeks after the hog attack?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the condition of the roan bull who wanders around the cabin.

2. Explain why Travis can't sleep the night Burn Sanderson leaves.

3. What does Mama tell Little Arliss to do while she is stitching Old Yeller's belly?

4. Describe why Mama is afraid of their wild hogs.

5. What happens to Travis as he is marking the hogs?

6. Describe Travis' reaction when Lisbeth bring him a puppy as a gift.

7. Describe what Travis sees after he builds a small fire out of bear grass.

8. Summarize how Travis and Mama get Old Yeller back to the cabin.

9. Why is Travis worried when wakes up from his nap?

10. Explain the first thing Mama and Travis see as they get closer to the spot where Travis hid Old Yeller.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hydrophobia is first mentioned when Bud Searcy visits Travis' family and talks about his uncle's death from the disease.

1) Explain Travis' reaction to the mention of hydrophobia.

2) Analyze the difference in Travis' thoughts about hydrophobia as he becomes more familiar with its symptoms and the devastating effect it has on those who contract the disease.

3) Use examples from the novel to support the answer.

Essay Topic 2

1) Analyze Travis' coming of age throughout the novel.

2) What fears and emotions does he experience as he grows in each chapter of the novel?

3) How do his attitudes change as he develops from the boy when his Papa leaves to the young man at the end of the novel?

4) Cite examples of the character changes Travis goes through from different events in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

1) Analyze Travis' struggles with having to deal with such extreme responsibilities at such a young age.

2) Discuss the courage he displays in each of the violent situations he finds himself involved in.

3) How does Old Yeller help him find the courage he needs to protect his family? Explain.

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