Old Yeller Chapter 6

1.Explain the discovery Travis made about his feelings toward his little brother and the dog after the bear fight. Use text evidence.

2. Explain momma's theory as to why Bud Searcy was left to "look after the women-folks and kids." (68-69)

3. Explain what made Lisbeth different than other girls. How did she make Travis feel? Use text evidence.

4. Explain Searcy's evidence that "hydrophobia" may be in the settlement. Use text evidence. ( 70-72)

5. Explain why Lisbeth won't tell her grandfather who was stealing ribs, eggs and other food around the settlement. (73-76)

6. Explain what worries Travis the most about the fact that Lisbeth knows the thief. Use text evidence.

7. Travis says some very ugly things to Old Yeller at the end of the chapter. Explain why he says these horrible things. Use text evidence.

VOCABULARY

hydrophobia:

noun

extreme or irrational fear of water, especially as a symptom of rabies in humans.
Hydrophobia is an antiquated term for rabies. It symbolizes how deeply interconnected people and animals are. The brain-wasting disease can also affect people, making them violent, ferocious, and fearful of water until they inevitably die. In this way, hydrophobia is a constant reminder of how the problems that plague animals are not at all separate from those that plague people.litcharts.com