What happened to the family's first dog? How did they meet Old Yeller?
Vocabulary:
varmits (3)
frazzle (7)
sober (14)
Chapters 3-4
Explain why the bulls stopped fighting. What damage did they do? Who was injured?
Vocabulary:
baying (21)
sulk (23)
clamoring (24)
hilt (27)
aggravated (29)
Chapters 5-6
What are some of the items that Old Yeller has been stealing from the settlement? Why does the narrator feel that it must have been his dog?
Vocabulary:
sulled (33)
romp (39)
rout (41)
sumptuous (44)
Chapters 7-8
What attributes make Old Yeller a great dog to have on the ranch? List at least two traits. Do you think Burn Sanderson generous on his part of the trade? Explain.
Vocabulary:
wallowing (53)
thicket (55)
commotion (61)
reeling (63)
Chapters 9-10
How does Old Yeller save the narrator? What is the consequence for Old Yeller? How will this affect the family?
Vocabulary:
plague (65)
vicious (67)
balked (76)
"fangs bared" (77)
Chapters 11-12
Why would Lisbeth bring the family a puppy? What is the connection with Old Yeller? Make a prediction about Old Yeller surviving his wounds.
Vocabulary:
neglect (82)
quiver (86)
poultice (90)
puny (93)
Chapters 13-16
What was the fate of Old Yeller? In you opinion, was this the right thing to do? Explain your answer.
Vocabulary:
hackles (100)
carcass (103)
sap (109)
whelp (116)
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