Old Yeller Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'yeller' in the context of the book 'Old Yeller'?

• A person who shouts

• A type of dog

• A color

• A disease

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word best describes Old Yeller's personality?

• Timid

• Aggressive

• Loyal

• Lazy

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the word 'rabid' mean as used in 'Old Yeller'?

• Calm

• Infected with rabies

• Friendly

• Hungry

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'Old Yeller', what does the word 'scamp' refer to?

• A mischievous person or animal

• A type of food

• A tool

• A disease

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of 'plague' in the context of 'Old Yeller'?

• A type of plant

• A contagious disease

• A tool

• A type of dog

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'brave' as used in 'Old Yeller'?

• Cowardly

• Fearful

• Valiant

• Timid

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word 'lunge' mean in the context of 'Old Yeller'?

• To jump forward suddenly

• To sit quietly

• To bark loudly

• To run away

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In 'Old Yeller', what does the word 'mange' refer to?

• A type of food

• A skin disease in animals

• A type of tree

• A tool

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of 'sow' in the context of 'Old Yeller'?

• To plant seeds

• A female pig

• To sew clothes

• A type of dog

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word best describes the relationship between Travis and Old Yeller?

• Hostile

• Indifferent

• Affectionate

• Distant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4