Old Yeller Quiz Summary Chapters Four- Seven
1. Why were the two bulls fighting?
The bulls wanted to prove who was the strongest.
2. Describe two comical events that happen with the old cart and the bulls?
First the Roan bull is flipped into the cart which rolls down the hill.
Secondly, Chongo who is curious, sticks his tongue out to taste the spinning wheel, scraping his tongue instead.
3.. What was Arliss in the habit of doing?
He caught everything that could run, fly, jump or crawl and stuck it into his pocket.
4. Why did his mother punish him when she found the baby copperhead?
She felt she had to cure him of this habit as one day he might be bitten by a venomous snake.
5. Why did the mother bear attack Arliss?
The mother bear attacked Arliss because he was holding onto her squealing cub.
6. .How did Travis’ feelings about Old Yeller change after the bear attack?
Travis felt that they should keep Old Yeller as he had saved Arliss' life.
7. Why was Mama puzzled when Old Yeller wouldn’t eat any of the gobbler?
He should have been hungry as he hadn't eaten in days.
8. Who is Bud Searcy and what is he like?
He was left behind to look after the women folk and help out while the men were on a cattle drive.
He was red-faced with a bulging middle and would spit tobacco juice all over the place. He also waited for someone to invite him into their home for dinner.
9. Who was Lisbeth and what did she reveal to Travis?
Lisbeth was Bud Searcy's granddaughter. She reveals to Travis that Old Yeller has been stealing ribs and eggs. More importantly she tells Travis that Old Yeller is the 'Papa' of Miss Prissy's pups.
10. What does hydrophobia mean and what word do we normally use for this disease today?
Hydrophobia means fear of water. Today we are more likely to use the term 'rabies'.
11. Describe the various methods Travis used in his attempts to keep Old Yeller from wandering off at night.
Initially he tied him with rope and cowhide but Old Yeller chewed through them. Next he tried the corncrib but Old Yeller wouldn't stop howling. Finally he shut the dog up in their own bedroom.
12. Why did Travis and Old Yeller sleep in the corn patch?
They wanted to catch the coons that were raiding the corn patch.
13. How does Old Yeller fight the heifer?
He "set his teeth in her nose" until the heifer fell down.
14. Why does Travis "nearly die" at the end of the chapter?
A man rode up to their ranch and claimed Old Yeller as his lost dog.
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