Old Yeller Chpts 1-2

Why was Old Yeller given that name?

• Because they had to yell to get his attention.

• Because at night time, he would whine and it sounded like he was yelling.

• Because his fur was a dingy yellow.

• He was named after their previous dog.

What is the setting of the story?

• Salt Lick, Texas

• Abilene, Texas

• Little Rock, Arkansas

• Chattanooga, Tennessee

When Papa left, what did he ask Travis to do?

• Keep up the family business

• Mend the fences and take care of the crops.

• Be the man of the house and take care of his mama and little brother.

What did Papa promise to buy for Travis when he returned home?

A. What point of view is the story written in?

B. Who is telling the story?

How did Travis find the dog?

• The dog had eaten their meat that was hanging up to dry.

• The neighbor was giving up their dog.

• Travis was working out in the field when the dog came running up to him.

• When Travis went into town or supplies, he found the stray dog wandering around.

What was Travis doing to the dog when Mama and Arliss came running in? Write your answer in a complete sentence.

What reason did Mama give for them keeping the dog?

• She thought he looked sad and she couldn't bear to let him go.

• She thought he was dumb and that they needed to take care of him.

• They needed something to help protect the house while Papa was gone.

• He was a stray and Travis had a dog when he was little so why couldn't Arliss keep him.

Describe what Yeller looked like when Travis found him. Use details from the text to support your response.

How did Travis feel about the dog?

• He loved it and wanted to keep it as his own. He was mad that Arliss asked for him first.

• He said he could live with it for a day or two but he would find a way to get rid of it.

• The dog made him miss his dog Bell and it made him really sad.